From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Mon Apr 14 2003 - 21:09:57 PDT
There is a knob on the end of the parking brake. (Actually the handle
portion, that you grip) If you screw it one way, it tightens the brake
linkage, and the other way loosens it. Do this when the handle is in the
released position. You will feel it gradually tighten.
Good luck
A P Bloom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Caleb Pal, Network Operations" <sysop@spitfire.homelinux.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 11:51 PM
Subject: [MV] XM211
> Hello list,
>
> Thanks to everyone for ther're quick response. I was able to get the
brakes
> working, and the duece to move backwards and forwards a few feet. Its a
> sweet truck:) (My first MV :D) I have a small question about the REAL
> parking brake, the one below the seats. Mine goes up really far, all the
way
> to the seat frame, without hardly any resistance. I am guessing this is
not
> normal, so how do I go about tightening it? Yes I need to get the manuals,
> but so far the truck has been easy to work on (I have quite a bit
expierence
> with cars/mechanics). Now all that needs to happen is my parents let me
> bring it (I am 17). They think it is just a rusted peice of junk. Oh well,
> it should work out. I will keep you up to date as things happen.
>
> Caleb Pal
>
> 52' GMC XM211 Duece "Honda Terminator"
> http://duece.kicks-ass.net
>
>
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