SAFARI

49 BRAKES PARKING BRAKE Fig.50 The parking brake arrangement is a cable operated system, acting on the rear wheels. It is operated by a handle situated in the cab.When the handle is pulled up, the parking brake lever inside the rear drumbrakes is also pulled through the cable system. This action expands the rear brake shoes against the drum, thus applying the rear brakes. Fig. 50 - Parking brake handle 1. Parking brake released 2. Parking brake applied 1. COIL SPRING 2. SLEEVE 3. PAWL ROD 4. LEVER 5. PAWL 6. RATCHET 7. CASTLE NUT 8. SPLIT PIN SECTION - AA Fig.51- Parking Brake Lever Construction NOTE: LATERAL PLAY AT FULCRUM TO BE MINIMUM POSSIBLE (0.125 MM MAX.) TO ADJUST THIS PLAY, TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT FULLY, LOOSEN THE NUT TO MINIMUM EXTENT TILL THE HANDLE IS FREE TO MOVE, ENGAGE THE SPLIT PIN AT THE NEAREST HOLE ON THE BOLT AND BEND THE SPLIT PIN. This is a safety device so that the parking brake does not get released accidently. To release parking brake, the lever is to be lifted slightly and keeping button pressed, lever is to be pushed down fully. When button is pushed as above, pawl rod also get pushed, disengaging pawl from ratchet, thus releasing the parking brake. (30 mm) BUTTON/KNOB