Brake Disc Wear Limit; Trouble Shooting - Brakes - Jabiru j160 Technical Manual

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The calliper mount plate can be damaged by repeated bending, sharp bending or tool marks.
6.48 Brake Disc Wear Limit (all J-Series)
Measure the thickness of the brake disc in an area where it is not being worn – i.e. on one of the
1.
hub legs. Compare this measurement to the wear face of the disc. The maximum wear (i.e.
difference between the two measurements) is 2.0mm.
2. If brake disc is below minimum thickness, install a new part. For directional brake discs, refer to
Figure 70 for installation details.
6.49

Trouble Shooting - Brakes

Table 0-3 – Trouble Shooting – Brakes
Trouble
Dragging brakes
Brakes fail to operate
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Jabiru Aircraft
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
Care must be taken.
Probable Cause
Brake handle binding
Worn or broken master cylinder
piston return spring
Restriction in hydraulic lines or in
master cylinder
Brake callipers not aligned with disc
Leak in system
Air in system
Lack of fluid in master cylinder
Master cylinder defective
Brake pads worn
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WARNING
compressed air. If cleaning lines
fails, the master cylinder may be
faulty and should be repaired or
cylinders are leaking, repair or
Remedy
Check and adjust
Repair or install new master
cylinder
Drain brake line, clear with
replaced.
Check and adjust
If master cylinder or wheel
install new parts.
Bleed system
Fill and bleed system
Repair or install new parts
Replace with new parts
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