Gunite Slack Adjuster
For operating temperatures of –20°F (–29°C) and higher, use Texaco Multifak EP-2 or Mobil Grease No. 77.
For operating temperatures between –20°F (–29°C) and –40°F (–40°C), use Lubriplate Aero grease.
Lubricate a Gunite slack adjuster at the grease fitting until grease appears on the camshaft, or flows from the grease relief. See Fig..
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7/16" Adjusting Nut
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Grease Fitting
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Boot
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Link
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Brake Chamber Piston Rod
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Clevis
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1/2" Clevis Pin
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1/4" Clevis Pin
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Grease Relief Opening
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Slack Adjuster Spline
Fig. 1, Gunite Slack Adjuster
The newest Gunite slack adjusters are produced without a grease relief. During lubrication with a grease gun, the lubricant is forced through the drilled worm wheel onto the camshaft. Lubricate the slack adjuster at the grease fitting until grease appears on the camshaft. See Fig..