Installing Brake Shoes

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Brake shoes
Adjustment device
Compression springs
Tension springs

Fig 1: Component Overview For Foot-Operated Parking Brake
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Remove tie-wrap -arrow- on the parking brake actuator.

Fig 2: Locating Servo Motor Lock
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Information

Align the entire unit in the middle.
Insert brake shoes with adjustment device -1 and 2- .
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.
Engage both tension springs -4- . → Tension springs

Fig 3: Locating Tension Springs
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Install compression springs -3- .
1. 4.1. Disconnect connector for speed sensor and use a torch to check (visual inspection) that the compression spring -arrow- is engaged.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Compression Spring Next To Speed Sensor Connector
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2. 4.2. Plug in connector on speed sensor again.
3. 4.3. Illuminate the cut-out behind the brake disc using a torch and check (visual inspection) that the compression spring -arrow- is engaged.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Compression Spring Behind Brake Calliper
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