6.6.1. Replacement of brake shoes of forward wheels

PREVENTION To replace brake shoes before slips become thinner than 2 mm.

To perform works in such order:

a) remove front brake shoes:

— uncover naves and a wheel;

Fig. 6.4. Removal of brake shoes: 1 — a bolt; 2 — a support; 3 — a block

— turn out a bolt of 1 (fig. 6.4) from the lower directing finger of a support 2;

— turn a support 2 up and remove brake shoes 3;

— remove the wear indicator.

PREVENTION It is impossible to press a brake pedal when brake shoes are removed.

b) clear and turn a support:

— clear all surfaces of contact of a support and its holder with brake shoes;

— check an antisplash cuff of the piston. If the antisplash cuff looks worn-out, replace it. However, if the antisplash cuff is damaged, repair a support.