Inspection of the Mechanical Parking Brake Component
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Important: This procedure should be performed prior to lubrication of the brake components.
If the brakes must be repaired, or they require adjustment, see of the Walk-In Van Chassis Workshop Manual for repair, adjustment, and troubleshooting procedures. Or take the vehicle to an authorized Freightliner dealer.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake, and chock the tires. Once the tires are chocked, release the parking brake.
- If more than 3/4 of the available travel of the parking brake is required to hold the vehicle, the parking brake lining should be checked and, if needed, repaired by an authorized Freightliner dealer.
- Inspect the parking brake shoes for lining wear. If thickness of any lining material is worn to within 0.030 inch (0.79 mm) of the shoe table at the thinnest place, replace both of the shoe and lining assemblies.
- Inspect the park brake cable from the hand lever to the brake drum (ICE) or wheel ends (EV), and ensure there is adequate clearance to all surrounding components.
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