Installing Brake Shoes
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Brake shoe components
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Align the entire unit in the middle.
Observe correct tightening torques.
- Remove tie-wrap at actuator for parking brake.
- Insert brake shoes with adjustment device -1 and 3-
.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.
- Risk of injury (e.g. crushing or bruising) when removing and installing springs.
- Engage both tension springs -4 and 5- .
- Install compression springs -2- and plug in speed sensor connector again.