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8.2.3.1.3
Changing brake pads of RiMO hydraulic brake
If the brake pads have reached the wear limit or are defective, they must be replaced without delay.
Fig. 62:
Changing brake pads
1 Brake pedal
2 Screw plug
3 Brake pads
4 Brake piston
5 Washers
6 Safety cotter pins
7 Bolts
Proceed as follows:
a)
Push the brake pads to be replaced back so that the brake pistons are retracted.
Attention
Damage to brake piston caused by tool
Hard, sharp-edged objects can cause damage to the brake piston (splintering, frac-
ture).
a)
Before replacing the old brake pads, push them back.
b)
Do not use hard, sharp-edged objects to push back the pistons.
b)
Remove the safety cotter pins and the washers.
c)
Pull out the bolts and remove the old pads.
d)
Mount the new pads and push in the bolts.
e)
Mount the safety cotter pins and the washers.
f)
Repeatedly actuate the brake pedal until there is a discernible brake pressure.
g)
Tighten the screw plugs.
h)
Carefully run in the brakes.
The brake pads have now been replaced.
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