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CALIPER/CARRIER ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: Follow all standard safety procedures
including, but not limited to, those on page 2 of this
service manual. See the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations. When working on foundation
brakes, be sure that the vehicle is on level ground,
that the vehicle is parked by other means than the
foundation brakes, and that the wheels are chocked.
With the caliper/carrier assembly securely supported,
remove and discard the six bolts attaching the carrier to
the axle.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to use the pad retainer (11)
to attach any lifting device to the brake. The pad retainer
is not suitable for this purpose, and damage to the brake
and/or unsafe conditions may result.
Clean and inspect the axle contact area. See axle or
vehicle manual for instructions if damage is found.
CALIPER/CARRIER ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
The correct choice of caliper/carrier must be ensured by
using the air disc brake part number on the identification
label when ordering replacement parts. See Page 6.
Replacement caliper/carrier assemblies may be delivered
with a plastic cap, adhesive tape, or a breakthrough
diaphragm in the area of the actuator attachment. Remove
the cap or tape only after installing the replacement
caliper on the vehicle. If the replacement caliper has the
breakthrough diaphragm, it should be left in place.
FIGURE 49 - CALIPER/CARRIER ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT
If the replacement caliper/carrier assembly is equipped with
a potentiometer for wear indication, then the connection
must be made using the appropriate mating plug – refer
to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
CAUTION: See the cautions in this document with regard
to possible pinch hazard, and the restriction against using
the pad retainer (11) as a place to secure lifting devices.
With the replacement carrier/caliper assembly held in
position, install with new bolts. Note: Replacement bolts
are not supplied by Bendix - use only those of a grade and
type specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Consult the
vehicle manual for required torques.