Removing Parking-Brake Shoes

1. Loosen adjustment device > Adjustment device for parking-brake shoes  using a suitable tool (e.g a screwdriver).

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   Adjustment device for parking-brake shoes

2. Mark the parking-brake shoes and adjustment device according to their installation position.
   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.

3. Remove parking-brake shoes -1-  .
   1. 3.1 Remove compression springs -2-  .
      1. 3.1.1 Press compression springs -2-  together using a suitable tool (e.g. a Phillips screwdriver) and a considerable amount of force and turn them 90 degrees clockwise.
   2. 3.2 Disengage tension springs -4 and 5-  .
   3. 3.3 Remove parking-brake shoes -1-  using adjustment device -3-  .

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   Removing brake shoes

4. Secure actuator -1-  for EPB (electric parking brake) with a tie-wrap -2-  to prevent it from turning.

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Actuator (servo motor) for parking brake secured with tie-wrap