Airstream Classic Trailer 25' 2005, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER
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BRAKE CLEANING, INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
Your trailer brakes must be inspected and serviced at yearly intervals or more often as use and performance
requires. Magnets and shoes must be changed when they become worn or scored thereby preventing
dequate vehicle braking. a
Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the backing plate, magnet arm, magnet, and brake shoes. Make certain that all the parts removed are
replaced in the same brake and drum assembly. Inspect the magnet arm for any loose or worn parts. Check
shoe return springs, hold down springs, and adjuster springs for stretch or deformation and replace if
quired re
Warning
: ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD
SINCE MOST BRAKE SHOE FRICTION MATERIALS NORMALLY CONTAIN ASBESTOS,
CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS NEED TO BE TAKEN WHEN SERVICING BRAKES.
1. AVOID CREATING OR BREATHING DUST.
light film of Lubricate or similar grease on the brake anchor pin, the actuating
rm bushing and pin, and the areas on the backing plate that are in contact with the brake shoes and magnet
ck mounted on the actuating arm.
2. AVOID MACHINING, FILING, OR GRINDING THE BRAKE LININGS.
3. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR OR DRY BRUSHING FOR CLEANING. (DUST
CAN BE REMOVED WITH A DAMP BRUSH.)
Brake Lubrication
Before reassembling apply a
a
lever arm. Apply a light film of oil on the actuating blo
CAUTION
: DO NOT GET GREASE OR OIL ON
MAGNETS:
THE BRAKE LININGS OR DRUMS
edge should be used to check wear.
of the magnet coil has become visible through the
ended that the drum armature surface be re-faced
agnets should also be replaced in pairs (both sides of
en replacing your magnets.
le. Replacement is necessary if the
ed with grease or oil, or abnormally scored or gouged. It is
important to replace both shoes on each brake and both brakes of the same axle. This is necessary to retain
the "ba
Your electric brakes are equipped with high
quality electromagnets that are designed to
provide the proper input force and friction
characteristics. Your magnets should be
inspected and replaced if worn unevenly or
abnormally. As indicated in the diagram a
straight
Even if wear is normal is indicated by your
straightedge the magnets should be replaced if any part
friction material facing of the magnet. It is also recomm
when replacing magnets. (See Brake Drum Section) M
an axle). Use only genuine Dexter replacement parts wh
SHOES AND LININGS
A simple visual inspection of your brake linings will tell if they are usab
lining is worn thin (1/16" or less), contaminat
lance" of your brakes.