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Operator's Manual – Self-loading Trailer
Anderson Group
Turn it in the direction that the cam bearing rotates
(see Figure 62 ). 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 62 — Adjusting a Brake with a Slack Adjuster
7.8.4 Replacing the brake shoes
The brake shoes must be replaced when the lining has reached the minimum thickness. Use this
opportunity to lubricate the wheel bearings (see section 7.7.6).
Table 18 — 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
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See section 7.7.5 and section 7.7.6 for how to disassemble and reassemble the wheel hub, as well
as how to lubricate and adjust the play of the wheel bearings.
During this process, inspect all the brake mechanisms:
l
The condition of and wear on the drums.
l
The condition of the cam shafts and brake levers, especially the play on the splines.
