Removing Brake Shoes

Information 

It is not  necessary to grind down the parking-brake shoes if the parking-brake shoes are not replaced.

Set the brake shoes to the basic setting if necessary and calibrate the brakes → WM 468316 ADJUSTING AND CALIBRATING BRAKE SHOES  .

• Mark the parking-brake shoes and adjustment device according to their installation position  .
• Secure the adjustment device to prevent it from turning  .

1. Brake Shoes
2. Adjustment Device
3. Compression Springs
4. Tension Springs
   Fig 1: Component Overview Of Parking Brake

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1. Loosen adjustment device -2-  with a screwdriver. → Adjustment device 
   Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Device

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   WARNING: Preloaded or pressurized components

   • Risk of injury (e.g. crushing or bruising) when removing and installing springs.

   → Do not reach into the danger area.

   → Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

   → Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

   → Wear protective gloves and goggles.

   → Be very careful when working on the brake system.

2. Remove compression springs -3-  . → Compression springs 
   Fig 3: Compressing Brake System Springs

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3. Disengage both tension springs -4-  . → Tension springs 
   Fig 4: Locating Brake System Tension Springs

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4. Remove brake shoes with adjustment device -1 and 2-  .
5. Secure actuator for parking brake with a tie-wrap -arrow-  .
   Fig 5: Securing Actuator For Parking Brake With Tie-Wrap

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