What is the proper way to measure brake stroke? I’ve NEVER been taught or told how, I’ve been going on what I assumed is the proper procedure but my brakes are starting to feel odd.
Mark pushrod and have someone apply brakes fully measuring how far the mark moves. Is this the proper way?
Also what is the proper clearance between drum and shoe with brakes released?
Slack adjusters and air brake components
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mototom, May 27, 2019.
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what brand slack adjusters do you have?
If they are auto slack adjusters, you may have worn out slack adjusters and/or your cam bushings could be shot. Autos never need adjustment as long as they are good.
Its easy to check cam bushings, release brakes and chock wheels and use a pry bar to check cam play. Doesnt sound like you have much know how though with mechanical know how so it might be best to bring to mechanic. But anyhow, if you have haldex, here is the manual which gives you specs to check your free play and strokes
https://www.haldex.com/globalassets/north-america/documents/aba/l30036.pdf -
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So please back up your "ha"blairandgretchen Thanks this. -
They do need to be adjusted from time to time.jbatmick Thanks this. -
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