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MACHINERY CARRIERS
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Make sure the vehicle is made safe to prevent rolling
away as the brakes will need to be released for the
check to be carried out.
Remove rubber seal cap. Turn back adjustment screw by
approximately 3/4 of a turn in a clockwise direction using
a ring spanner. A play of at least 50mm with a lever length
of 150mm must be available. Actuate the brake lever
several times by hand. When this is done, automatic
adjustment must take place smoothly. Engagement of the
clutch coupling is audible and on the return stroke the
adjustment screw turns slightly in a clockwise direction.
Grease with BPW ECO-Li Plus.
PLEASE NOTE:
Artwork is for illustration purposes only
and may not reflect the brake configuration fitted to your
trailer.
Set the freeplay by disengaging the clutch on the slack
adjuster and turning clockwise until brake bind is achieved,
proceed to turn 180 degrees anti-clockwise to achieve
between 0.7 - 1.0mm lining to drum clearance. Position
the brake lining indicator in the vertical position and
tighten the camshaft nut to 60 - 70 Nm.
BPW AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER -
OPERATION CHECK (Every 6 months)
