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BRAKES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Wear eye protection and a mask
when cleaning brake components.
Do not use compressed air to remove brake dust
from the brake assembly.
Do NOT use a commercial brake
cleaner unless the entire brake has
been disassembled.
Remove any accumulated brake dust with a brush.
Remove brake shoes. See Brake Shoe Removal.
Clean backing plate with a commercial brake cleaner.
Allow to dry completely.
Friction areas between the backing
plate and the brake shoes must be
lubricated. Be careful not to allow
lubricant to contact braking portion of the brake
shoes or friction surface of the brake drum. Use
only recommended lubricants.
Lubricate the backing plate friction points of the shoes
and surfaces with Multi Purpose Grease (MPG) lubricant
(Figure 22).
Install the actuator components, adjuster components
and brake shoes. See Brake Shoe Installation. If the brake
shoes and drum are not to be replaced, sand the friction
surfaces lightly with an emery cloth to remove any debris.
Be sure the adjusting screw is
screwed into the star wheel nut until
only 1 - 2 threads are exposed.
If brake shoes are replaced, replace brake springs
and adjuster components.
Replace springs one side at a time, using the other side
as a reference.
Install brake drum as described in See the Brake Drum
Removal and Installation.
Repeat on other side of vehicle.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See Adjusting Brake
Pedal Free Travel.
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Backing Plate
Lubricate
(3) bosses
each side
Lubricate
Figure 22 Wheel Brake Lubrication Points
Backing Plate/Entire Wheel Brake Assembly
Removal and Installation
Remove four bolts (1) and lock nuts (2) securing the
wheel brake backing plate to the flange on the axle tube
(Figure 23).
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Figure 23 Backing Plate Removal and Installation
Remove the clevis pin securing the brake cable to the
brake lever.
Installation is reverse of removal. Connect the brake
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Lubricate in and around surfaces
Brake Adjuster Arm
Lubricate
(3) bosses
each side
Lubricate
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