Brake Shoe Removal
1800 SRM 535
W20-40XTA, W20-40XTC, W20-30XTR,
W60-80XT
A spring applies the brake when the steering han-
dle is in the vertical position or parallel to the floor.
The steering handle has a cam that moves a roller
attached to a brake release arm. Movement of the
brake release arm compresses the spring to release
the brake.
C60-80XT, CA60-80XT/XT2, T5XT
The brake assembly is operated by hand levers that
are part of the steering handle. The hand levers are
attached to linkage that apply the brakes. Squeez-
ing the brake levers will compress the springs and
apply the brakes. When the handles are released,
the springs will release the brakes. These units also
have a parking brake. The parking brake is not au-
tomatically applied. The parking brake must be set
manually when the operator leaves the truck.
Repairs - General
WARNING
Do not operate a lift truck that needs repairs. If
a repair is necessary, put a DO NOT OPERATE
tag on the control handle. Remove the key from
the key switch.
WARNING
Before performing repairs or adjustments on
the brake system, blocks must be placed under
each side of the frame to raise the drive tire off
the ground. The blocks must prevent the lift
truck from falling and causing personal injury
or property damage. See the Periodic Mainte-
nance section for your truck. Refer to How to
Put Lift Truck on Blocks.
WARNING
Always disconnect and separate the battery
connector so the connector is completely free
before performing any service or repairs. If
the connector is not completely free, it can
reconnect. Tag the connector DO NOT CON-
NECT.
WARNING
The capacitor in the traction motor controller
can hold an electrical charge after the battery
is disconnected.
To prevent electrical shock
and personal injury, discharge the capacitor
before inspecting or repairing any component.
Wear safety glasses. Make certain the battery
has been disconnected. Discharge the capac-
itors in the controller by connecting a load
(such as a contactor coil or a horn) across the
controller’s B+ and B
terminals. DO NOT use
a screwdriver to discharge the traction motor
controller.
WARNING
Be careful when removing or installing snap
rings. These snap rings can come loose dur-
ing removal or installation with enough force
to cause a personal injury. Always use the cor-
rect snap ring pliers and wear eye and face pro-
tection during removal and installation.
Some parts of the steering control handle must be
disconnected to disassemble the brakes. For removal
and installation of the steering control handle see
section Steering Mechanism 1600 SRM 534.
Separate parts of the brake system can be removed
without disassembling the complete brake system.
This procedure has steps to replace the brake shoe
assemblies or to disassemble the complete brake sys-
tem. Read the procedure and do only the steps nec-
essary to make the required repairs to the unit being
worked on.
Brake Shoe Removal
W/B60-80XT, W20-40XTA, W20-40XTC,
W20-30XTR
See Figure 2 for the B60-80XT and Figure 3 for
the W20-40XTA, W20-40XTC, W20-30XTR, and
W60-80XT.
1.
Raise the drive wheel off the floor. Block the lift
truck. See the Periodic Maintenance section
for your truck. See 8000 SRM 281 or 8000 SRM
652. Refer to WARNINGS in Repairs - General.
2.
Disconnect the battery connector.
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