Replace The Brake Lining; Band Park Brake - Taylor-Dunn C0-014-32 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

REPLACE THE BRAKE LINING

Current Taylor-Dunn
free. However, there is the possibility that
the original brakes were replaced with
aftermarket parts containing asbestos.
Since this possibility exists, all brake parts
should be handled as if they contain
asbestos. Refer to appendix C for
recommended handling precautions.

Band Park Brake

NOTE: The drive must be removed to replace the
brake band. Refer to
Transmission Assembly
on removing the drive from the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration on the following page
for locations of the components.
NOTE: On most vehicle configurations, the brake
drum does not have to be removed for this
procedure. If the brake drum must be
removed, refer to
Drum
for this procedure.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF"
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
6. Release the park brake.
7. Disconnect the parking brake cable and return
spring from the brake arm.
8. Loosen the bolt(s) (1) on the brake band alignment
bracket(s) (9) and pivot them out of the way.
9. Remove the bolts (5) holding the brake band
assembly to the front of the chain housing (16)
and remove the brake band assembly from the
drive.
10. Remove the brake band bolt (4).
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11. Remove the clevis pin (11) from the brake band
anchor and remove the brake band (3) from the
assembly.
12. Inspect the brake arm pivot bolt for signs of wear.
If any signs of wear are seen then the pivot bolt
must be replaced.
13. Tighten the brake band pivot bolt and then back
off just enough so that the brake arm (15) pivots
freely.
The brake band bolt, spring, lock nut, jam
nut, clevis pin, and cotter pin must be
replaced with new parts whenever the
brake band is replaced. Failure to replace
these components could cause the parking
brake to fail resulting in severe bodily
injury and/or property damage
14. Install the new brake band using new hardware.
15. Install the brake band assembly onto the drive.
Tighten the mounting bolts (5) just enough to keep
the mounting bracket (13) against the chain case
(16) but still allowing the bracket to move.
16. Tighten the brake band bolt (4) to 50 ft-lbs.
17. Tighten the brake band bracket mounting bolts (5).
18. Position the brake band alignment bracket(s) (9)
so that the inner arm (14) is 0.100" away from the
brake drum (8). Make certain that the alignment
bracket does not come into contact with the brake
drum.