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coatings03 · 06-27-2014, 09:38 PM

I have a question about the dust caps located on the inside of the brakes. I'm puzzled on how to correctly attach them. Is there a simple method, or must they be pressed on by a C-Clamp before the emergency brakes are attached.

Any help on this issue is appreciated,

Jim M.

Mike V. Florida · 06-27-2014, 09:51 PM

Which part are you talking about?

Tom Wesenberg · 06-27-2014, 10:08 PM

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If you mean the small metal cap over the service brake adjustment, then I just tap the original cap back in place and with a screwdriver and hammer tap a few small metal folds over the edge.

If you use a new repro cap, then I find they are a little too large in diameter, so I grind them a little on the outside edge. Be sure to put some grease in the housing before you cap it, or you could also install grease through the adjustment link holes.

06-27-2014, 09:38 PM	#1
coatings03 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seal beach,CA Posts: 68	dust caps/ brake adjustment I have a question about the dust caps located on the inside of the brakes. I'm puzzled on how to correctly attach them. Is there a simple method, or must they be pressed on by a C-Clamp before the emergency brakes are attached. Any help on this issue is appreciated, Jim M.

06-27-2014, 10:08 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: dust caps/ brake adjustment Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you mean the small metal cap over the service brake adjustment, then I just tap the original cap back in place and with a screwdriver and hammer tap a few small metal folds over the edge. If you use a new repro cap, then I find they are a little too large in diameter, so I grind them a little on the outside edge. Be sure to put some grease in the housing before you cap it, or you could also install grease through the adjustment link holes.