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BRAKE SYSTEM
Inspection
1. Renew brake drum if scored, grooved or cracked.
A cracked drum is unsafe for further service and
must be replaced. Do not attempt to weld a cracked
drum.
2. Check the brake drum for cleanliness. Thoroughly
clean the back-plate and brake drum.
3. Check braking surface for its wear by measuring
the inside diameter as shown in figure
3. Remove brake drum using brake drum puller.
a
b
FRONT BRAKE DRUM
Removal
1. Remove wheel (Refer wheel removal procedure/
Wheels and tires group)
2. Remove hub cap (a) and unscrew the stub axle
nut (b).
Drum internal diameter
New
180 mm
Service limit
182 mm
Drum run - out limit (Radial)
0.04 mm