Taylor-Dunn C0-425-48, Service And Replacement Parts Manual

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Brakes
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C0-425-48
MC-425-13
FRONT BRAKE
Service Limits
Refer to the table at the end of this section
Inspection
Note: Service Limits are listed in a table at the end
of this section.
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Remove the front wheels.
3: Measure the brake lining (not including the metal
backing plate) of each pad at it’s thinnest point.
If any one of the brake pads are equal to or less
that the service limit then all pads should be
replaced.
4: Measure the rotor thickness in three places. If the
rotor thickness is less than the service limit then
the rotor must be replaced.
5: Measure the rotor runout. If the runout exceeds
the service limit, then the rotor must be
resurfaced. After resurfacing the rotor, measure
the rotor thickness. If the rotor thickness is less
than the service limit, then the rotor must be
replaced.
6: Lower the vehicle.
7: Reconnect the battery, remove the blocks from
behind the wheels and test drive.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Replace Pads
Note: Installing new brake pads will raise the brake
fluid level in the master cylinder.
1: Thoroughly clean the area around the master
cylinder cap.
2: Remove fluid from the master cylinder until it is
1/2 full.
3: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
4: Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to Tires
and Wheels section for information on removing
the tire and wheel assembly.
Note: Refer to the illustration for the following
steps.
5: Remove the brake body bolts (10) and discard
the lock nuts (1) and brake pads (8).
6: Remove the spacer bushings (6) from the
mounting bracket (5) and discard the bushings.
7: Inspect the brake rotor. See Inspect the Service
Brakes section for information regarding
inspecting the brake rotor.
8: Inspect the spacers (7) and replace if any wear or
damage is found.
9: Install new spacer bushings in the mounting
bracket.
10: Install new brake pads and assemble the caliper
in reverse order. Torque the brake body per
specification at the end of this section.
11: Install the tire/wheel assembly onto the hub and
lower the vehicle to the ground.
12: Fill the master cylinder to the proper level.
Refer to Check Master Cylinder Fluid section for
information on the proper master cylinder fluid
level.
13: Reconnect the battery, remove the blocks from
behind the wheels and test drive.