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Documentation of a drum brake repair


Documentation of a drum brake repair 

 

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  • Check brake drum for wear and damage.
  • Measure diameter.
  • New dimension plus 0.5 mm max. diameter can only be used with over-sized drum brake linings.
  • Depending on the version, wheel bearings and/or sensor rings are also replaced.
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  • Always use an appropriate special tool for fitting / removing the return springs.
  • Attention: Risk of injury!
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  • To prevent damage to the components, always use appropriate specialtool for fitting / removing the retaining spring.
  • Attention: Risk of injury!
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  • To prevent damage to the components, always use appropriate special tool for fitting / removing the hand brake cable.
  • Attention: Risk of injury!
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  • When removing the brake shoes, secure the brake pistons with appropriate tools.
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  • If necessary, check the automatic adjustment devices for wear and damage. For the precise arrangement of the brake shoes (primary and trailing shoes) the rear left-hand brake is always depicted in the TMD illustrated catalogue.
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Wheel mounting

  • To prevent wheel hub damage and / or lateral run-out of the brake discs, the wheel bolt / nut must be tightened according to the manufacturer’s specifications (sequence + torque).
     
  • Attention: when using impact wrenches always use a torque limiter, then finish installation with torque wrench.
  • Wheels must be fitted to the correct torque setting to avoid damage.
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