24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 24.2.9 ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL If the brake lining worn, the brake pedal travel will increase, so adjust the clearance between the brake band and the brake drum. CHECK Check that the brake pedal travel is within a range of 79 - 126 mm (3.1 - 5.0 in). AE077451 METHOD OF ADJUSTMENT Adjust the brakes on both the left and right sides. Remove the rear cover, then remove inspection cover 0. Tighten adjustment nut @ (tightening torque: 88 Nm (9 kgm, 65 Ibft) to bring the lining into tight contact with the drum, then turn adjustment nut @ back 1.5 turns. _ Check the brake pedal travel. For details, see “24.3 CHECK BEFORE STARTING”.
Adjust so that the travel of both brake pedals is the same. If there is a difference, the brakes will pull to one side. If the braking effect is still poor even after adjustment, please contact your Komatsu distributor for repairs. - -7 -=_= -z= -- AE080530 3-34