User Manual
Argo Service Manual Brake System
BR-27
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screw gradually until uid slowly releases. Repeat this procedure until the uid com-
ing from the bleed screw is a full stream with no visible signs of air in the system.
NOTE
Catch any purged uid at the caliper bleed screw with a rag or small container of some
sort.
5. Replenish the master cylinder to the top of the viewing window and secure the cover and rubber
gasket.
6. Clean any stray brake uid that might have found its way on to the brake disc with brake clean-
er. Brake uid on the brake disc can seriously affect braking capabilities of the ARGO vehicle.
7. Pump the steering levers a few times to build up proper pressure and locate the pads in the cali-
per assembly.
8. Remove the caliper from the temporary upright position and remount back to the original
location by performing the service procedure, Hydraulic Brake Caliper Installation. RE-
MEMBER TO RE-INSTALL BRAKE DISC FASTENER. Reapply blue 243 LOCTITE to
fastener threads and torque to specications.
Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System (Avenger 700 and 750 HDi)
IMPORTANT
The position at which the brake calipers are mounted on both 34-100 and 34-200
transmissions, is less than ideal for optimum bleeding and purging of air from the
brake system. In order to bleed and purge all air from the brake system success-In order to bleed and purge all air from the brake system success-
fully, the calipers should be removed and remounted vertically. Ensure also master
cylinders are level. This may require raising the back end of the vehicle slightly.
Please refer to the following procedure to ensure a properly bled brake system.
NOTE
Both LEFT & RIGHT brake calipers need to be mounted to the right hand side brake disc
location to bleed properly.
1. Perform the servicing procedure, Remove Hydraulic Brake Caliper, (remove drive belt
& driven clutch if removing the left hand brake caliper).
2. Remove the brake disc fastener from the RIGHT HAND SIDE brake disc. Photo 43
3. Reattach the caliper to the brake disc with the fastener previously removed.
* Earlier manufactured vehicles without parking brake caliper assembly attached:
Space out with a minimal amount of
at washers
to clear idler chain. Photo 44
* Later models with parking brake calipers attached:
Requires a 2.0" 3/8-24 bolt to attach the caliper to the brake disc and more spacing to clear