Anderson RBM Series, Operator'S Manual

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82 Operator's Manual – Self-Loading Trailer Anderson Group
Turn it in the direction that the cam bearing rotates
(see Figure 41 ). To take up the slack, turn the
screw so that the cam turns in the same direction.
To prevent the brake from overheating, make sure
that the wheel turns freely when the brake is not
engaged.
Figure 41 — Adjusting a Brake with a Slack Adjuster
7.7.4 Replacing the brake shoes
The brake shoes must be replaced when the lining has reached the minimum thickness. Use this
opportunity to grease the wheel bearings (see "Lubricating the wheel bearings" on page 76).
Table 21 — Minimum Lining Thickness
Brake type
Dimensions (inside diameter of the drum x
thickness of the lining)
Minimum lining
thickness (mm)
356 E 350 x 60 2
359 E 350 x 90 2
412 E 406 x 120 5
See "Adjusting the wheel bearing play" on page 74 and "Lubricating the wheel bearings" on page 76
for how to disassemble and reassemble the wheel hub, as well as how to grease and adjust the play
of the wheel bearings.
During this process, inspect all the brake mechanisms: