Installation and operating instructions for
Brake HW 165 FHM spring activated
–
hydraulically released
E 09.774e
Issue: 08.01.2021
Version: 1
Drawn: BAHS
Checked: EISF Pages: 24
Page: 17
5.3 Adjustment of brake pad clearance, pad wear take up
Danger!
Frequently check the total gap between pads and the disc.
(a 1mm increase to this gap corresponds to 8% loss of torque).
Refer to the RINGSPANN Datasheet for the nominal clearance.
Attention!
When the remaining lining thickness reaches 3mm, proceed to pad
exchange as per chapter 5.4. If this rule is not observed, a loss of
breaking force may occur.
Tools:
19mm AF spanner - 5mm Allen wrench
–Screwdriver
Procedure:
This operation must be executed on both sides
– 2 half caliper
1. Apply a 200bar hydraulic pressure to the caliper and maintain the pressure throughout the
entire procedure.
Attention!
DO NOT USE THE MANUAL RELEASE DEVICE
2. Remove the cover
21
by its 6 screws
V09
Fig.5.2.
3. Remove the 2 connectors of opening and wear contacts Fig.5.1.
4. Unscrew and remove 2 screws
V04
(5 mm Allen wrench)
and 2 washers
V14
Fig.5.4.
5. Remove the locking washer
15
to free the wear take up screw
06
Fig.5.4.
6. Screw or unscrew using a wrench Fig.5.7 or a 19mm socket on flats the wear take up screw
06
until the gap between the pad and the disc reaches the required value.
(See test sheet brake or identification plate).
