Lubricating the Foot Brake Valve Actuator
rv mm 42.06.000
- Clean any dirt, gravel, and other foreign material from the base of the brake pedal, the plunger boot, and the brake base bracket.
- Use light oil to lubricate the brake pedal roller and pivot pin.
- Check the brake plunger boot for cracks, holes, or deterioration. Replace it if necessary.
- Lift the edge of the brake plunger boot and check the plunger
for existing lubrication.
- If the plunger is dry, remove it by removing the brake
pedal and brake plunger boot. Lubricate the plunger and the inside
surface of the boot with barium grease (p/n BW 246671) or Pennzoil
Adhezoplex EP2. Install the plunger, boot, and the brake pedal.
Important: Use only these approved lubricants.
- If the plunger has grease on it, lift the edge of the brake plunger boot enough to apply 2 to 4 drops of light oil around the brake plunger, where it slides into the brake base bracket. Install the plunger boot around the brake base bracket.
- If the plunger is dry, remove it by removing the brake
pedal and brake plunger boot. Lubricate the plunger and the inside
surface of the boot with barium grease (p/n BW 246671) or Pennzoil
Adhezoplex EP2. Install the plunger, boot, and the brake pedal.
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