Make sure to check your brake linkage when you are doing your maintenance!

[CloverHillCrawler]

I am in the middle of doing my winter maintenance and have the F3 up on some stands to provide easy access underneath. While chasing down and cleaning up a coolant leak, I found that the nut for the extension rod for the brake pedal was missing and the only thing holding the bolt in was the retaining clip. Thank god for whoever put that spring loaded retaining clip on that rod.

 

[VitoNam]

I am in the middle of doing my winter maintenance and have the F3 up on some stands to provide easy access underneath. While chasing down and cleaning up a coolant leak I found that the nut for the extension rod for the brake pedal was missing and the only thing holding the bolt in was the retaining clip. Thank god for whoever put that spring loaded retaining clip on that rod.

That's a wise Heads Up for checking that nut and the clip Thanks!

 

[Yowzer]

I used blue Locktite on that nut when I installed the adjustable brake rod on mine. But I’m going to climb down there with a flashlight and check it out again soon (as I do periodically).

It would be a whole lotta no fun to NOT have that brake rod connected when you need it!

 

[Cobranut]

I made my own adjustable brake and shift rods, using aluminum links and stainless steel heim joints.
I always use new Nylok nuts on stuff like this, and checking tightness is part of my checks during maintenance.

I agree, losing that linkage would make for a bad day.

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

I made my own adjustable brake and shift rods, using aluminum links and stainless steel heim joints.
I always use new Nylok nuts on stuff like this, and checking tightness is part of my checks during maintenance.

I agree, losing that linkage would make for a bad day.

I usually check it during my oil changes and the last time I changed the oil was right before I went to Maggie Valley. So I lost it between then and now. When it is replaced, it will have plenty of loctite on it.

After thinking about it just now, I may just replace the screw and nut with a bolt with a cotter pin hole and use the cotter pin to retain the nut.

 

[Cobranut]

I usually check it during my oil changes and the last time I changed the oil was right before I went to Maggie Valley. So I lost it between then and now. When it is replaced, it will have plenty of loctite on it.

After thinking about it just now, I may just replace the screw and nut with a bolt with a cotter pin hole and use the cotter pin to retain the nut.

If you go that route, get a castellated nut and drill the bolt in the appropriate spot to keep it tight.
A dab of Loctite or a new Nylok nut should do the job, though.