Harley Davidson FL, FLH (1966) Electra Glide. Rider handbook — page 4

square head nuts (1) and (2), one for each brake shoe, are located on the outside of the brake backing plate. Using a square end wrench on front cam shoe nut, turn brake front shoe cam (1) counterclockwise until lining contacts drum, causing a noticeable drag when wheel is turned. Rock wheel back and forth to center the brake shoes. Next, back off cam approximately 1/32 turn, until wheel turns freely. Repeat this adjusting procedure on rear shoe cam nut (2), turning the rear shoe cam clockwise until lining contacts drum and brake drags; rock wheel, and back off cam 1/32 turn until wheel turns freely.

Brake Pedal Adjustment (see figure 16)

Pull rubber boot (5) away from end of master cylinder housing to expose piston push rod link. Holding push rod link in center of opening, work brake pedal (1) back and forth by hand to determine free play before push rod contacts piston in master cylinder. Free play of push rod should be approximately 1/16 inch. Adjustment is made by loosening lock nut (3) and turning knurled nut (4) to shorten or lengthen piston push rod (2) as needed. Retighten lock nut (3) securely after desired free play is obtained.

Wheels

Front and rear wheels can be detached when necessary to remove for wheel or tire service. When detached from drums, wheels are interchangeable.

Removing Rear Wheel (see figure 17)

Support rear end of motorcycle with rear wheel off the ground. Remove two rear screws from fender support, and raise end of fender. Remove the five socket screws that secure wheel to brake drum. The socket screw wrench can be inserted only at the rear of axle so the wheel will have to be turned to bring each screw to this position.

Remove axle nut (3) and axle nut lock (2). Remove axle (1) and then remove spacer (5) from between wheel hub and right axle clip. Apply rear brake to hold brake drum securely while pulling wheel away from brake drum. Wheel is then free to come out to rear with fender end raised as shown.

NOTE

Foot Brake Lever Locking Tool, Part No. 95875-58, can be used to lock brake. To use tool, raise right side foot board, slip tool over brake lever stop pin, depress