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4.0
INSTALLATION
4.1
Clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor disc with an appropriate cleaning solvent to remove any oil and
grease.
4.2
When installing a brake rotor disc that is running at elevated temperatures, it is important to allow for disc
expansion and contraction, see section
2.0 Specifications
.
WARNING:
Failure to leave clearance for brake rotor disc expansion and contraction may result in premature failure.
WARNING:
The brake rotor disc and caliper brake are heavy. Use appropriate equipment and procedures to prevent
accident or injury.
4.3
Mount brake rotor disc using grade 8 hex head cap screws or socket head cap screws. Tighten bolts
evenly using a crisscross pattern. For bolts specifications see section 9.0
Torque values.
4.4
Mount caliper brake using grade 8 hex head cap screws or socket head cap screws. For bolts
specifications see section 9.0
Torque values.
Check to insure proper clearance between O.D. of the disc
rotor and the inner caliper brake frame.
IMPORTANT:
Mounting foot used to mount the caliper bake on must be flat and square to the disc rotor face and strong
enough to withstand the maximum torque generated by the brake caliper.
4.5
Refer to caliper brake illustrations and parts lists in the back of this manual, pages 10 and 11.
4.6
For initial adjustment of caliper brake: for adjustment see section
6.0 MAINTENANCE.
4.7
Air lines to the actuators should be sufficient size to allow quick response of the brake.
4.8
When installing a protective cover, ensure that air recirculation through the disc is not restricted. Air
pumped through the disc must be exhausted away from the disc to allow fresh cool air to enter the inner
vent openings of the disc. Back pressure should not be generated on the exhaust side of the disc.
5.0
OPERATION
5.1
Check to ensure friction linings do not contact the disc rotor when disengaged and are square to the disc
rotor. The clearance should be equally divided on both sides of the disc rotor.
IMPORTANT:
Friction linings must be burnished in order to achieve maximum brake torque.
5.2
Burnishing can be accomplished by engaging the caliper brake, using low air pressure, approximately three
times for 10 to 15 minutes.
NOTE: On some equipment it may not be possible to burnish the linings because of slow rotating speed and/or limited
HP available.
5.3
In cold weather it is important to warm the disc rotor slowly to not cause excessive thermal stresses in the
disc rotor.
WARNING:
Failure to warm the disc rotor slowly may cause instant disc failure.
