Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Second Brake

Second Brake:




COMPONENTS

DISASSEMBLY OF SECOND BRAKE PISTON

REMOVE SECOND BRAKE PISTON




a. Apply compressed air to the oil hole to remove the piston.




b. Remove the two O-rings from the piston.

ASSEMBLY OF SECOND BRAKE PISTON

INSTALL PISTON




a. Coat a new O-ring with ATF.
b. Install the two O-rings on the piston.




c. Press the piston into the drum, being careful not to damage the O-rings.

INSPECTION OF SECOND BRAKE COMPONENT




INSPECT DISCS, PLATES AND FLANGE
Check if the sliding surface of the discs, plates and flange are worn or burnt. If necessary, replace them.

HINT:
- If the lining of the disc is exfoliated or discolored, or even a part of the printed numbers are defaced, replace all discs.
- Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least fifteen minutes.