M817 Brake Adjustment

[Construction]

Is there an adjustment for the brakes? I have been hauling for some time and the petal seems to be getting closer to the floor.

 

[crasheej]

Have you got manuals? If not get them.

 

[Construction]

Yes, I do have manuals. Just asking if anyone has experience with the issue. My truck runs as a commercial truck, so it is a big deal to take it out of service.

 

[mckeeranger]

Yes, I do have manuals. Just asking if anyone has experience with the issue. My truck runs as a commercial truck, so it is a big deal to take it out of service.

First, of course, check the fluid to make sure it's full.
Then, there is too much to it to type it all out, so:

Page 8-16 for brake adjustment
Page 8-37 for brake pedal adjustment

TM 9-2320-260-20

It's not a bad job, except handling the tires when adjusting the brakes.

 

[jcappeljr]

I have a 817,the brake adjustment is on the back of the backing plates,adjust them up tight then back them off.

 

[KsM715]

My truck runs as a commercial truck, so it is a big deal to take it out of service.

Safety on a public road is a bigger deal than the boss's bottom line.

 

[Construction]

Thanks J Cappel, Jr. for the answer.

Safety obviously comes first. I just felt it yesterday and sent out the question. Working on the truck today.

 

[jcappeljr]

No problem,I hope you get it fixed.