Remove/check/install front axle brake pads

AR42.10-B-1600C

Remove/check/install front axle brake pads

12.02.16

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Remove and install

1

Park the vehicle on a proper location, preferentially that is flat and leveled, which allows working with safety.

2

Release the wheels attachment bolts without removing them.

Danger

Take the due care to lift the vehicle.

Danger of severe accidents.

3

Lift the vehicle.

 Support the vehicle on easels, disposed under the chassis, in both sides, so that it is possible to disassemble the wheels and perform the works on the brake with safety.

4

Remove the wheels.

AR40.10-B-1100E

Attention

Preliminary information.

The brake pads must be replaces every time the linings present the following conditions:

- Thy reach they minimum thickness specified due to wearing and indicated by the sensors.

- There is uneven wearing.

- They are contaminated with oil, grease or brake fluid.

Every time that it is required to replace the pads due to any of the reasons described above, they must be replaces as a complete set, comprised by four parts.

If it is necessary to remove the pads and reinstall them after they must be identified for their assembling location, so that they are installed in the same position when assembled.

5

Release the counter pin (6) and remove the flat washer (5) and the lock pin (3).

 Remove the counter pin with care because the lock plate (4) is tensioned against the attachment springs (2).

Install:Renewal the counter pin (6).

6

Remove the brake pads (1).

7

Remove from the brake pads(1) the attachment springs (2).

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Clean

 Danger

Take the due care to deal with the brake linings .

 The coating dust from the pads lining, if inhaled , is harmful to the health.

 Petroleum derived products can cause damage to the rubber components.

7

Clean the brake parts and check if they present wearing or damages.

8

Install in reverse order.