13-20 BRAKES
Brake Panel Assemblies
(Front and Rear Brake Panels)
•
Bleed the brake line after drum installation (see Brake
Line Air Bleeding).
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Be sure to check the brake system for good braking
power, no brake drag and no fluid leakage.
WARNING
Do not attempt to drive the vehicle until a full brake
pedal is obtained. Pump the brake pedal until the
wheel cylinders operate and the brake shoes are
against the drums. The brake will not function on
the first application of the pedal if this is not done.
•
Inspect t he parking brake lever inspection (see Parking
Brake Lever Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chap-
ter).
Wheel Cylinde r Removal/Installation
•
Refer to the Brake Wheel Cylinder Assembly Replace-
ment in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Wheel Cylinder Asse mbly
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Before assembly, clean all parts including the wheel cylin-
der with brake fluid or alcohol, and apply brake fluid to the
removed parts and the inner wall of the cylinder.
CAUTION
Use only brake fluid, isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl al-
cohol for cleaning brake parts. Do not use any other
fluid for cleaning these parts. Gasoline, motor oil,
or any other petroleum distillate will cause deterio-
ration of the rubber parts. Oil spilled on any part will
be difficult to wash off completely, and will eventu-
ally deteriorate the rubber used in the brake.
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