Checking Brake Shoe Linings For Wear - PRONAR PT610 Operator's Manual

Pronar PT610
5.2.3

CHECKING BRAKE SHOE LININGS FOR WEAR

Trailer brake shoes should be replaced when the brake lining thickness is less then the
minimum specified by the manufacturer.
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Minimum thickness of brake shoe linings is 2 mm.
Check brake shoe linings for wear through the inspection opening (2) – see Figure (5.1).
Check brake shoe linings for wear:
FIGURE 5.1 Checking brake shoe linings
(1) wheel axle drum, (2) brake shoe linings for wear inspection opening
• every 3 months,
• if brakes overheat,
• if brake cylinder piston stroke is significantly longer,
• if there are unusual noises from the drum of wheel axle.
5.4
SECTION 5