27
0.12 in.
(3 mm)
Pushrod
area
Seal
FIGURE 54 - CAP INSTALLATION
Spring Brake Removal
CAUTION: Follow all standard safety procedures - see note
above. Be familiar with the spring brake manufacturer’s
recommended safety practices.
With all air pressure drained from the air brake system,
disconnect the air hose from the brake chamber (18/1).
Back out the release bolt (Figure 53, arrow D) using a
maximum torque of 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm) to release spring
force on the pushrod. Refer to the spring brake and vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendations - in some cases it may
be permissible to cage the spring brake while the spring
brake is engaged. While supporting the spring brake in
position, remove and discard brake chamber mounting nuts
(see Figure 53, arrows B). Remove the spring brake.
Spring Brake Chamber Installation
Note: New spring brake chambers (18/1) have drain plugs
installed (see Figure 53, arrows A). After installation,
remove whichever plug is at the lowest position. Be sure
that all other drain holes remain plugged. The drain hole
must be aligned downwards (or within ±30°) when installed
on the vehicle.
Before installing the new brake chamber, the actuator
flange (see Figure 51, arrow C) must be cleaned, and
inspected. Consult the vehicle manual. The spherical
cup in the lever (19) must be greased with white grease
(Part No. II14525 or II32868).
CAUTION: Do not use grease containing molybdenum
disulfate.
See Figure 54. The seal, as well as the pushrod area must
be clean and dry.
CAUTION: Do not use brake chambers with seals with a
thickness less than 0.12 in. (3 mm). Use only actuators
which are recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Install the brake chamber using new self-locking nuts (EN
ISO 10513). Tighten alternately both the nuts step by step
up to a final torque of 133 ± 7 ft. lbs (180 ± 10 Nm).
Re-connect the air hose and be sure that the hose is not
twisted or in contact with moving vehicle components. The
air hose routing must allow for full caliper travel. Test for
leakage and check the brake operation and effectiveness
before returning vehicle to service.
A
A
18/1
D
B
B
FIGURE 53 - SPRING BRAKE INSTALLATION