SAFARI STORME MY14

BRAKES 28 • Do not contaminate pad surface with oil or grease. • Always use genuine recommended pads for replacement. • Brake pads have to be replaced in sets only. If brake pads on left side are replaced then brake pads on right side should also be replaced. • Apply brake pedal couple of times with the engine started before taking the vehicle for a road test. Before applying an emergency brake, its is advisable to apply the brake gently several times at 50 Km (30 miles) per hour to allow the brake pads to align. Heavy braking or prolonged braking should be avoided in the initial 100-150 km.(60-90 miles ) of run until the new pads are bedded. NOTE • While inserting the pads between the carrier and disc care should be taken that the friction material should be towards the disc. • Rotate the disc and make sure it is free to rotate. If it is not free to rotate, inspect and make sure that the pads are sitting square with the disc without any tilt. • Before inserting the pads ensure that caliper is returned fully to its position. (Push the caliper inside if necessary.) While pushing the caliper inside care should be taken to avoid the damage to the cylinder. Use suitable tool if required for pushing the cylinder inside. D. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Before parking brake cable slackness adjustment confirm following conditions: a. Brake bleeding should be completed (i.e. there should not be air trapped in the brake system) b. Confirm pedal travel by depressing the brake pedal for few times. c. Check lining condition of the rear brake. After confirming all above points start adjusting the parking brake. NOTE • At the time of brake adjustment the parking brake lever must be in OFF condition. • The brake adjustments should be done by jacking the rear wheels. • The linings should not be allowed to wear below 1mm of thickness above shoe rim. 1. Place chokes on the front wheels. 2. Jack up the rear axle. 3. Put hand brake lever in released position. 4. Tighten the spherical nut (1) till the distance between open end of the front cable and spherical nut is 32mm. 5. Apply hand brake 5–6 times with normal force.