Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual page 53

MC012C-AS00 TRANSAXLE: HYDRAULIC AND PARK BRAKE SYSTEMS
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5. To remove tight brake drums:
5.1. On the back of each brake cluster assembly, locate the heads of the two brake shoe adjusters.
5.2. Use a torque wrench and a Torx #T-27 driver, or hydraulic brake adjuster (CCI P/N 102169401), and
gently rotate the adjuster bolts to increase the clearance between the brake shoe lining and the
brake drum (Figure 6-3, Page 6-7). See following NOTE.
NOTE: If the adjusters require more than 65 in-lb (7.3 N·m) of force to rotate, they must be replaced. See
Brake Shoe Adjuster Replacement on page 6-21.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the opposite front wheel if necessary.
Rotate adjuster bolts
to loosen brake shoes.
Hex
Torx
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Figure 6-2 Front Spindle and Brake Drum Assembly
Torx-Head
Bolt Wrench
Figure 6-3 Loosen or Tighten Brake Adjusters
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Rotate adjuster bolts
to tighten brake shoes.
Hex-Head
Bolt Wrench
Brake Drum Removal
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2
Hex
Torx
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