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| See [[Brake master cylinder]] for adjustment procedure. | See [[Brake master cylinder]] for adjustment procedure. | ||
| - | = Front Drum Brakes = | + | = Drum Brakes = |
| - | If you have front drum brakes, they are adjusted the same way as the rear brakes. | + | Whether you have a 1200 with front disc brakes, or drums all around, keeping the drum adjusted is key. All-drum 1200s stop amazingly well if they are adjusted correctly -- nearly as well as disc brakes. If you keep them adjusted periodically the pedal will be high and tight and stop hard and fast with a minimum of pedal travel. |
| - | = Rear Brake Adjustment = | + | See main article: [{Drum Brake Adjustment]] |
| - | Preparation: | + | |
| - | # Securely block the opposite wheels | + | |
| - | # Release hand brake -- you need to be able to spin the wheels | + | |
| - | # Put the gearbox in neutral | + | |
| - | # Jack one wheel up | + | |
| - | # Place safety stand under jacked corner | + | |
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| - | Adjustment: | + | |
| - | # While turning wheel slightly, turn adjuster clock-wise (using 1/4" wrench) | + | |
| - | # Get it as tight as possible by hand, using moderate force. Don't be a muscleman on this little bolt. Even so, you'll find that a quality 1/4" wrench is needed, as cheap ones will bend or break | + | |
| - | # Be sure to back off to the flat of the adjuster. You can't see it, but you will feel it. | + | |
| - | # Ensure the wheel still turns. It can be a little tight (it will 'bed' or loosen up while driving), but you must be able to still turn fairly easy by hand. | + | |
| - | # If adjusting a rear brake, ensure that emergency brake cable is still slightly slack. Loosen e-brake cable if necessary. | + | |
| - | # Press the brake pedal and re-ensure the wheel turns freely | + | |
| - | # Repeat for other side | + | |
| = Hand Brake = | = Hand Brake = | ||
Revision as of 06:36, 27 February 2016
Drum brakes require periodic adjustment for optimal braking performance. Disc brakes require no adjusting.
Master Cylinder
See Brake master cylinder for adjustment procedure.
Drum Brakes
Whether you have a 1200 with front disc brakes, or drums all around, keeping the drum adjusted is key. All-drum 1200s stop amazingly well if they are adjusted correctly -- nearly as well as disc brakes. If you keep them adjusted periodically the pedal will be high and tight and stop hard and fast with a minimum of pedal travel.
See main article: [{Drum Brake Adjustment]]
Hand Brake
Adjust the emergency hand brake after adjusting the rear drum brakes.
Underneath the vehicle, the cable has an adustable turnbuckle. This is the only adjustment point for the hand brake. Tighten the cable until the handbrake lever can only be pulled to the sixth click with 30 pounds of pull (moderate force).
When the lever can be pulled to the tenth click, it is time to readjust it.
Loosen the locknut (3), turn the buckle (2) to tighten the cable. Then tighten the lock nut.
