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5
General
5.6
BRAKE FAULT FINDING CHART - AL-KO
5.6.1
FAULT -
Braking is one-sided
Cause
Cure
Incorrect adjustment at wheel.
Adjust as described.
Brake cable seized.
Free off cable or replace.
Brake lining contaminated with grease.
Replace brake shoe assemblies.
5.6.2
FAULT -
The trailer brakes during mild decelerations
Cause
Cure
Shock absorber in overrun device weak or
Examine and replace if necessary.
ineffective.
Brakes overadjusted.
Re-adjust as described.
5.6.3
FAULT -
The trailer brakes snatch when braking
Cause
Cure
Brakes overadjusted.
Re-adjust as described.
Brake cable sticking.
Examine, free off cable or replace.
Brakes under adjusted.
Check complete brake transmission system
and re-adjust if necessary.
Shock absorber weak or ineffective.
Replace.
Drawshaft sticking.
Check over full stroke, lubricate if necessary.
5.6.4
FAULT -
Brake judder
Cause
Cure
Linings contaminated with grease.
Replace brake shoe assemblies.
Failure of bond between lining and shoe.
Replace brake shoe assembly.
Distorted/cracked drum.
Replace.
Drums have rusty patches on braking
Clean up with sandpaper and wipe out with
surface.
meths.
5.6.5
FAULT -
Trailer brakes lock up when reversing
Cause
Cure
Brakes overadjusted.
Re-adjust as described.
Reverse lever not functioning.
Check action and rectify.
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