Replacing The Brake Shoes - Taylor-Dunn SS5-34 Operation, Troubleshooting Manual

SECTION 3

Replacing the Brake Shoes

To replace the brake shoes, use the following procedure.
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle until the rear wheels clear of the floor and
place jack stands under the vehicle. Raise the rear of the vehicle one
side at a time. Placing jack stands under the vehicle to support it. Do
not Attempt to support or raise the rear end by placing jacks or other
lifting devices in the center of the rear end.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands of adequate
capacity to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and
supporting devices of rated load capacity to support the vehicle
may result in serious injury and property damage.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the cotter pin, castle nut, and washer from the end of the axle
shaft.
4. Remove the brake drum.
5. Inspect the inside of the brake drum for wear or damage. If it is
grooved or damaged it must be replaced.
6. Remove the brake shoe springs
7. Remove the brake shoe hold down spring from each shoe.
8. Remove the brake shoes and adjusting assembly.
9. Disassemble and clean the adjusting screw assembly.
10. Apply Hi-Temp grease to the adjusting screw assembly, hold-down,
and retracting spring contacts on the brake shoes.
11. Install the adjusting screw assembly.
12 Install the brake shoe hold down springs.
13. Install the brake shoe springs.
14. Install the brake drums and tire/wheel assembly.
15. Pump the brakes to automatically adjust the brake shoes.
16. Lower to the ground and road test the vehicle.
NOTE: The brakes may pull slightly to one side or the other
due to the auto self adjustment system. As the brake shoes
wear, one side may automatically adjust before the other.
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