Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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8.1.3 Replacing the Friction Lining
CAUTION
Loss of Braking Torque!
Take care when replacing the friction lining not to damage the hub.
Take care not to damage the friction lining by misalignment or angled
installation.
The lining must not be contaminated. If the lining becomes
contaminated it should be replaced not cleaned.
When cleaning other brake components, allow them to fully dry
before installing the friction lining!
Use the following procedure to replace the friction lining. Any part numbers referenced
refer to Figure 2 Brake Parts List.
1.
Remove the socket-head screws connecting the magnet to the mounting surface.
2.
Remove the magnet system (1) from the hub (2).
Figure 19 Removing the Magnet System
3.
Remove the friction lining (3) from the hub (2).
4.
Clean the new friction lining, armature, and secondary friction lining thoroughly with an
alcohol based solvent and clean paper towel.
5.
Slide the new friction lining onto the hub.
o
The friction lining must be easily moveable on the hub.
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Take care the friction lining does not get damaged by misaligned or angled
position.
6.
Replace the magnet system onto the shaft and replace the socket-head screws.
7.
Check the air gap X, and adjust if necessary.
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See section Checking the Air Gap, and section Adjusting the Air Gap.
