Removing Brake Shoes

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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.

Loosen the adjustment device -2- using a screwdriver.

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Loosening adjustment device
Remove compression springs -3- .

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Compression and tension springs
Remove lower tension spring -4- (at the adjustment device).

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Compression and tension springs
Remove adjustment device -2- .

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Loosening adjustment device
Remove upper tension spring -4- .

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Compression and tension springs
Remove brake shoes.
Secure actuator for EPB using a tie-wrap -arrow- .

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Securing actuator for EPB