Replace The Brake Drum - Taylor-Dunn C0-014-32 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUM

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.
NOTE: The drive must be removed to replace the
brake drum. Refer to
Transmission Assembly
information on removing the drive from the
vehicle.
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. Loosen the bolt(s) on the brake band alignment
bracket(s) and pivot them out of the way.
8. Remove the pinion nut and slide the brake drum
off of the pinion shaft.
9. Remove the pinion seal.
10. Lightly grease the new pinion seal and install using
the pinion
(see appendix C).
Inspect the pinion seal for any signs of
misalignment. A misaligned pinion seal
could cause premature failure of the pinion
seal and an oil leak. This could result in
property damage and/or severe bodily
injury.
Brakes
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seal installation
11. Install the brake drum using a new pinion nut.
Torque the pinion nut to 170 ft-lbs.
12. Position the brake band alignment bracket(s) so
that the inner arm is 0.100" away from the brake
drum. Make certain that the alignment bracket
does not come into contact with the brake drum.
13. Adjust the alignment bracket adjusting bolt(s) to
0.050-0.100" away from the brake band and tighten
the jam nuts.
Adj ust t he par k br ake. Ref er t o
14.
Brake
section for information regarding adjusting
the park brake.
15. Set the park brake.
16. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
tool
17. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
18. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Adjust the Park