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Inboard
Pad
Out
boa
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Inboard
Backplate
of Pad
Check that the tappet and boot assemblies have been fully
retracted, as outlined above. Clean the brake as needed
- see the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
To install the outboard brake pad (12), slide the caliper
(1) fully to the outboard position before inserting the pad
(with the brake lining material facing the rotor). Similarly,
to install the inboard pad, move the caliper fully to the
inboard position, and then install the brake pad (with the
lining material facing the rotor). See Figure 30.
Install new in-pad wear indicator kit, if appropriate (see
Pages 20-21).
Using a box-end wrench or socket, turn the shear adapter
(61) clockwise until the pads come into contact with the
rotor. Then turn back the shear adapter counter-clockwise
two clicks to set the initial running clearance.
Note: Use only pads with the same backing plate thickness
as originally specified for the vehicle’s brakes.
Note: The Bendix air disc brakes covered by this service
manual use more than one pad retainer design. Be sure
to install the correct part number for the vehicle.
After installing the pad retainer (11) supplied with the kit,
into the groove of the caliper (1), it must be depressed to
enable the insertion of the pad retainer pin (44).
Install the supplied washer (45) and spring clip (26) to
the pad retainer pin (44). It is recommended that the pad
retainer pin (44) be installed pointing downwards (see
Figure 35).
Apply and release the brake and then check that the hub
turns easily by hand.
Lightly grease and install a new adjuster cap (37) using
white lithium-based grease. Note: The tab of the adjuster
cap should be positioned as shown by the arrow in
Figure 34 for ease of access.
Re-install the wheel according to the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Note: Not all wheels (and or valve
stems) are compatible with Bendix Air Disc Brakes.
Use only wheels and valve stems approved by the
vehicle manufacturer.
CAUTION: Bendix recommends that after every air
brake service, if available, the technician checks the
brake performance and the system behavior on a
dynamometer.
FIGURE 33 - PAD
INSTALLATION
23
61 37
12
44
Pin
FIGURE 35 - BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION
37 Cap
Tab
FIGURE 34 - TAB POSITION
11 Pad Retainer
12
Brake Pad
Assembly
45 Washer
26 Clip