86 10 ... Removing Brake Shoes

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The wheels of the multi-trailers must be able to rotate freely.

Adjust and check brake system after installing brake shoes.

Unhook tension spring (1) from tension spring mount (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Tension Spring And Tension Spring Mount

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CAUTION: Once nut (1) of pull rod (2) has been released, do not move handbrake lever. Handbrake lever can flick upwards.

Release nut (1) on pull rod (2) and remove hexagon nut. Slide brake compensator (3) towards rear.

Installation:

Use new self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Pull Rod And Brake Compensator

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Grip openings (1) in wheel trim (2) with both hands and pull off wheel trim (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Openings In Wheel Trim

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Release wheel bolts (1) and remove disk wheel (2).

Installation:

Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Bolts And Remove Disk Wheel

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Turn brake shoe adjusting screw (2) on brake carrier (1) in direction of arrow and release fully. The brake shoes do not rest against the drum.

Fig 5: Turning Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw On Brake Carrier

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Lever off cap (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Cap

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Release nut (1) and remove. Pull off brake hub (2) with both hands.

Installation:

Only a new nut is permitted for reinstallation.

Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Do not screw off brake hub under any circumstances.

Fig 7: Identifying Brake Hub

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To illustrate more clearly the work steps in Fig 8, Fig 9 and Fig 10, the wheel brake has been detached from the axle.

This procedure is not necessary for removing the brake shoes.

Push back cable (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Cable

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Remove shell (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Shell

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Remove brake cable (1) from mounting (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Brake Cable And Mounting

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Unhook pressure spring (1) from fixed brake shoe (2) and brake carrier (3).

Fig 11: Identifying Pressure Spring, Fixed Brake Shoe And Brake Carrier

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Remove tension spring (1) from both brake shoe fixtures (2).

Remove brake lever assembly (3).

Installation:

The fixed part of the brake lever assembly (3) is seated on the moving brake shoe. The moving part of the brake lever assembly is seated on the fixed brake shoe.

Fig 12: Identifying Tension Spring, Brake Shoe Fixtures And Brake Lever Assembly

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Pull brake shoes (1) apart in direction of arrow, tilt forward and remove from adjustment device (2).

Installation:

Always replace the four shoes and use the same make.

Minimum lining thickness: 1.5 mm

Fig 13: Pulling Brake Shoes

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Check adjustment device (1).

Check wedge (2) and setting pins (3) for ease of movement and wear.

Apply grease if necessary.

Check brake cables for ease of movement and wear.

Fig 14: Identifying Adjustment Device And Setting Pins

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