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XT 582 Maintenance Manual
Issue 1.0
September 21st 2005
Page 63
32.40.00 Wheels and Brakes
The trike has a single drum style brake on the front wheel. The front wheel and brake assembly is
manufactured by Gremica. The brake is cable actuated, and operated via a foot pedal on the left hand
side of the steerer.
Brake adjustment and maintenance
The drum brakes on the XT are the same as have been in service on Airborne Trikes for many years
and have provided extremely reliable service. The brake pads should be inspected during the 100
hourly inspection of the front wheel bearings. If necessary, the pads should be replaced. As a guide
brake pads should be replaced if there is less than 2mm of pad remaining. At the same time the
condition of the rim, spokes and other features of the Rim/Brake assembly should be thoroughly
inspected for signs of damage or wear.
Figure 36 Front Wheel Assembly
The brake depression distance until the brake actuates may be adjusted by loosening the cable
attachment point, and moving its position. The cable securing nut must be tightened with sufficient
torque to avoid cable slippage. If the attachment point is further towards the end of the cable then the
condition of the cable where it was previously clamped should be inspected for deterioration and
replaced if necessary. Thoroughly check for free operation of the wheel and proper operation of the
brake after adjustment.
Removal of the front wheel
The front wheel should be elevated and the axel nuts removed, care should be taken to note the
sequence of removal and subsequent reassembly. The front brake mounting bolt and cable attachment
may also need to be removed to release the wheel.
Tyres
Front Tyre
Kenda 4.4 X 4.8 –8 (Nylon)
Pressure, 15 Psi.
Brake
Adjustment
Nut
Ensure that
Crushed
cable is not
adjusted to
this side.
