Replace Rear Brake Pads - Taylor-Dunn TT-316-36 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS

Current Taylor-Dunn
free. However, there is the 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.
NOTE: Installing new brake pads will raise the brake
fluid level in the master cylinder.
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 applied.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative
cables at the batteries.
6. Thoroughly clean the area around the master
cylinder cap.
7. Remove fluid from the master cylinder until it is1/
2 full.
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.
8. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with jack
stands.
9. Remove the tire/wheel assembly.
Tires and Wheels
NOTE: Refer to
information on removing the tire and wheel
assembly.
10. Remove the brake body bolts and discard the lock
nuts and brake pads.
11. Remove the spacer bushings from the mounting
bracket and discard.
Brakes
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12. Inspect the brake rotor. Refer to
Service Brake
section for information regarding
inspecting the brake rotor.
13. Inspect the spacers and replace if any wear or
damage is found.
14. Install new spacer bushings in the mounting
bracket.
15. Back off the parking brake adjustment (wheel park
brake only).
16. Install new brake pads in reverse order. Torque
the brake bodybolts to 11 ft-lbs.
17. Repeat this procedure for the other wheel.
18. Install the tire/wheel assembly and lower the
vehicle to the ground.
19. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level. Refer
Check Master Cylinder Fluid
to
information regarding the correct master cylinder
fluid level.
20. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
21. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
22. Test drive the vehicle.
Inspect the
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