Table of Contents
Advertisement
BRAKE ALIGNMENT
WARNING:
body part or clothing is near the specific hazard. Failure to follow this warning could
result in severed or crushed fingers.
On occasion, it may become necessary to realign the brake blades
and the brake die. Follow the procedure below:
1. The first thing to do is clean and then deburr the brake blades and
the V-groove of the brake die.
2. Make sure all brake blades are tight and seated properly.
3. Place a straight piece of .5" to .75" (12.7 to 19mm) diameter tubing
(approx.) 42" (1067mm) long in the brake die "V"- groove.
4. Raise the blade die until the side of the pipe lightly contacts the
brake blades.
5. From one end to the other, visually check for consistent contact
between the pipe and the blades.
6. If you notice a gap at one end of the brake, loosen the (2) carriage
lock capscrews at that end, and adjust the jack bolt until the brake
blades just touch the pipe.
7. Tighten both capscrews and remove the pipe.
8. After cycling the brake a few times, recheck the alignment.
The bending brake poses a pinching hazard. Make sure no
Jack Bolt
Cap Screw
37
37
Carriage
Pipe
Advertisement
Table of Contents
