What to do when you disconnect parking brake?

The first step will be to make sure the wheels are chocked so the coach will NOT roll when you disconnect the parking brake. Then, you need to get under the driver side and locate the lever relay – – near the transmission on the driver’s side frame rail.

What can cause a parking brake to malfunction?

Either of these setups can malfunction and cause application of the parking brake – – anywhere, anytime.

Which is the park brake lever on a car?

Coaches which have BOTH the Autopark on the shift lever (PARK position), as well as a manual foot pedal for the parking brake (located to the left of the steering column), will have two levers. Later versions which have NO foot pedal, but have a yellow push-pull knob on the dashboard, will have only one lever.

How do you remove a brake pin from a clevis?

With your long nosed pliers, remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin – – as per the colored illustration above. Then, with your channel lock type pliers, grab the head of the clevis pin and see-saw it back and forth while pulling it out of the clevis. This will take some effort as the pin will be under considerable tension (brake applied).

What happens when a parking brake comes out?

This will take some effort as the pin will be under considerable tension (brake applied). BE ADVISED: When the clevis pin comes out, the clevis, cable and lever will snap pretty violently when the tension is released. WATCH OUT FOR YOUR FINGERS!!!

Why are my air brakes not fully released?

Brakes Do Not Release -Brake rigging binding. -Brake not in fully released position. -Faulty brake valve or relay valve. -Restricted or collapsed tubing or hose. -If remote mounted brake valve, check linkage. 6.) Brakes Grab or Erratic Brake

What happens when parking brake is applied on RV?

The solenoid controls when fluid can return to the pump reservoir. When the parking brake is released, the valve closes to hold pressure in the system. When the parking brake is applied, the valve opens to allow fluid to return to the pump reservoir.

Where is the parking brake actuator located on an RV?

The ACTUATOR is located on the inside of the right frame rail in the component box in 1999 and 2000, underneath the vehicle. The location of the actuator did not change in 2001 or 2002, but the other components that were located in the component box were relocated. The actuator is a spring-loaded device that operates the parking brake cable.

Where is the relay on a parking brake?

This is NOT an electrical relay – – it is a purely mechanical device utilizing either one, or two levers (depending on how the parking brake is configured). This lever relay is located on the DRIVER SIDE frame rail, near the transmission.

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How many Bendix parking brake knobs are there?

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Do you need a knob for parking brake?

I don’t need the knob. I need the knob cushion to help absorb the shock when setting the brake. Great product!!