Inspection and Lubrication of the Bendix E–6 Foot Contol Valve

cen mm 42.09.000

  1. Remove the foot control valve from the vehicle. See of the Century Class Trucks Workshop Manual for instructions.
  2. Remove the roll pin from the brake pedal pivot pin. See Fig..

    1. Foot Control Valve, E-6

    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 them if necessary.
  7. If the rollers are replaced, replace the roller pin, then install a new cotter pin and bend it 90 degrees, and apply torque seal (OPG F900 White) to 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 synthetic grease of NLGI Grade 1.5, such as 76 Triton synthetic EP Grease (FTL Sped 48-25432-000).
  10. Insert the plunger in the valve.
  11. Install the brake pedal and the pivot pin.
  12. Install a new roll pin, and apply Torque Seal (OPG F900 White) to the roll pin.
  13. Install the foot control valve assembly. See of the Century Class Trucks Workshop Manual for instructions.
  14. Test the brakes before returning the vehicle to service.
Note:
Parent topic: Brakes
Document Number: 0000122412
Manual Publication Date: 2025-02-11
Topic Publication Date: 2024-06-04