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Brake Drum (Drum Hub)|Description and Operation > < Brake Drum, Remove and Install

Brake Drum, Precision Turn

Note:   Only workshops which have facilities for grinding over-dimensioned brake linings to fit the machined brake drum using a brake lining grinding machine are authorised to perform this operation.

  Remove

Detach rear wheels. Remove brake drums – see operation "Brake Drum, Remove and Install".

Machine

Precision turn brake drums.

Caution

Always precision turn both brake drums. Use only approved machines. Note manufacturer's instructions!

Nominal values for maximum turn out – see "Technical Data – Rear Wheel Brake – Drum Brake".

After turning brake drums, over-dimensioned brake linings with lining thickness of 5.6 mm must be installed – see operation "Brake Linings – Rear Wheel Brakes, Remove and Install" or "Brake Linings, Rivet and Unrivet" (X 12 XE).

  Install

Install brake drums – see operation "Brake Drum, Remove and Install".

  Adjust

Adjust drum brake and parking brake – see operation "Drum Brake, Adjust" and "Parking Brake, Adjust".

Mount rear wheels – tightening torque 110 Nm / 81 lbf. ft.


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Brake Drum (Drum Hub)|Description and Operation > < Brake Drum, Remove and Install