Replace The Mechanical Caliper Assembly - Taylor-Dunn SC-100-24 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

REPLACE THE MECHANICAL CALIPER ASSEMBLY

6. Release the park brake.
7. Raise the wheel off of the ground and support with jack stands.
8. Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to
the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Disconnect the brake linkage from the brake arm.
10. Remove the brake caliper bolts and discard the lock nuts.
11. Remove the caliper assembly from the axle.
12. Inspect the brake rotor. Refer to the
Brake
section for information regarding inspecting the
brake rotor.
13. Install the new caliper in reverse order.
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Torque the brake caliper bolts to 11 ft-lbs.
14. Adjust the brakes. Refer to
for information regarding adjusting the brakes.
15. Set the park brake.
16. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the
batteries.
17. Lower the wheel to the ground.
18. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
19. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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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.
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.
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.
Inspect the Service
Adjust the Service Brakes
brakes are asbestos free. However, there is the
®
Tires and Wheels
section for information on removing