Inspection and Lubrication of the Bendix E-6 Foot Control Valve

p4 mm 42.09
  1. Remove the brake valve from the vehicle; see Group 42, of the vehicle workshop manual.
  2. Remove the roll pin from the brake pedal pivot pin. See Fig..

    1. E-6 Foot Control Valve

    2. Mounting Plate

    3. Nut and Washer

    4. Pivot Pin

    5. Roll Pin

    6. Roller

    7. Roller Pin

    8. Pedal

    Fig. 1, Brake Pedal and Valve Assembly

  3. Remove the brake pedal pivot pin.
  4. Remove the brake pedal.
  5. Check the brake pedal mounting plate adapter for signs of wear or cracks at the bosses (the area from which the pivot pin was removed). Replace it if necessary.
  6. Check the brake pedal rollers for signs of wear or cracks. Replace the rollers as needed.
  7. If the rollers are replaced, replace the roller pin, install a new cotter pin, bend it to 90 degrees and apply Torque Seal (OPG F900 White) on the cotter pin.
  8. Remove the plunger from the valve. Using alcohol, clean the existing grease from the plunger. Check the plunger for signs of wear or cracks. Replace it if necessary.
  9. Lubricate the plunger with barium grease (BW 246671).
  10. Insert the plunger in the valve.
  11. Install the brake pedal with the pivot pin.
  12. Install a new roll pin and apply Torque Seal (OPG F900 White) on the roll pin.
  13. Install the brake valve assembly; see Group 42, of the vehicle workshop manual.
  14. Test the brakes before returning the vehicle to service.
Note:
Parent topic: Brakes
Document Number: 0000103288
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-15
Topic Publication Date: 2025-03-11