Manually releasing and resetting should include
- removing the parking/emergency brake cage bolt from the chamber
- inserting the bolt into the back of the chamber and turning it 90 degrees
- installing a flat washer and nut to compress the brake chamber spring.
ASE 4: III. Brakes: D. Parking Brake System (P-2)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What safety procedure must be followed when releasing and resetting the parking (spring) brakes?
- Why is caging a spring brake assembly before removing and replacing so important?