Replace Rear Brake Shoes - Taylor-Dunn SC-090-24 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES

Current Taylor-Dunn
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.
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. Confirm the electric park brake is set.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack
stands, of adequate capacity to lift and
support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting
and support devices of rated load capacity
may result in severe bodily injury.
6. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with jack
stands.
7. Using the appropriate procedure, remove the brake
drum.
8. Release the park brake.
9. Remove the tension springs.
10. Remove the hold down springs.
11. Remove the auto-adjust lever spring.
12. Apply this procedure in reverse order to install the
new brake shoes.
Note: Be sure all the parts are thoroughly cleaned.
Note: Be sure that the anchor points on the brake
shoes are given a light coat of hi-temp grease.
13. Lower the vehicle and reconnect the main positive
and negative at the batteries.
15. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
16. Test drive the vehicle.
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brakes are asbestos free. However, there is the possibility that the original
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Do not allow grease to contact any of
the braking surfaces. Braking surfaces
contaminated with grease may cause the
brakes to fail resulting in property damage
and/or severe bodily injury.