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6.0
MAINTENANCE
DANGER:
Turn off engine and prevent from being restarted while adjustments are being performed.
IMPORTANT:
Before making any adjustment, ensure that the brake is released.
6.1
Set the distance between friction linings to 4.06”/4.13” [103.12/104.90] before mounting the brake.
6.2
To adjust the distance between friction linings, remove cotter pins, lever pins and turn both clevis pins an
equal amount. Turn counterclockwise to decrease clearance and clockwise to increase clearance.
6.3
Friction linings must be parallel to brake disc rotor to ensure even lining wear.
6.4
To adjust alignment, loosen SHCS and adjust balancing links to align the shoes parallel with the disc.
6.5
Periodic inspection should be performed for wear of friction linings.
IMPORTANT
: Friction linings must be replaced before hardware contact the disc rotor.
6.6
Replace friction lining by removing cotter pins, nuts and shoe rod holding shoe assembly to the lever.
Remove bolts holding outer bearing and center bearing to the shoe assembly.
6.7
Drill out the rivets and install new friction linings with rivets or screws.
NOTE: If screws are used see detail below.
26” Version
28” Version
6.8
Install shoe assembly to the caliper assembly by reversing steps 6.6 & 6.7 above. Be sure to re-engage the
balancing link. To adjust alignment,
see step 6.4.
CAUTION:
Protective means must be used to prevent oil or grease from coming in contact with friction linings or the
brake rotor disc. Contamination of the friction linings could result in erratic response and/or loss of torque.
6.9
This caliper brake should not need any lubrication as all the grease zerks have been removed and graphite
bearing have been installed.
6.10
Refer to caliper brake illustrations and parts lists in the back of this manual, pages 10 and 11.
