SAFARI STORME MY14

BRAKES 51 BRAKES BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT REMOVAL NOTE Release the hand brake before proceeding to remove the brake shoes. 1. Remove the axle shaft assembly from the rear axle. (For procedure refer axle shaft removal in rear axle section) 2. Remove the brake assembly (Parking Brake) from the axle shaft. (For procedure refer axle shaft dismantling in rear axle section.) 3. Remove the cover from brake adjusting hole. 4. With the help of a screw driver reduce the adjuster assembly to its minimum length by rotating the adjuster nut. 5. Using a suitable drift, tap out the end of shoe return spring from the hole in the abutment end of lined shoe. 6. Compress and remove the spring plate and remove shoe hold down pin from the back plate. 7. Manipulate the shoes to detach the adjuster assembly and shoe return spring. 8. Detach the adjuster unit assembly from the shoes and clean the unit. CLEANING • Clean the back plate thoroughly; use a soft wire brush to remove any corrosion. • Ensure shoe sliding platforms on the dust shield are smooth and not corroded. If necessary, smooth the platforms with a fine emery-cloth. • Examine the adjuster assembly to see it is in good working order and ensure the adjuster nut is free to run the full length of the thread. FITMENT 1. Assemble male and female pushrods (to its minimum length) with adjuster nut. 2. Assemble the shoes and shoe return spring in the reverse order of removal. 3. With the adjuster assembly in its minimum length condition, assemble the adjuster assembly between the shoe webs. NOTE Lubricate the adjuster screw threads with a thin film of SPHEEROL grease before assembling. 4. Fit the pin and spring plate of shoe hold down to both the shoes. NOTE Thin film of lithium base grease to be smeared on the shoe seating area on adaptor and shield at the time of relining. 5. Fit the hand brake cable to the pull rod, ensuring the cable is correctly located in the end of the pull rod. NOTE The cable should just be tight without pulling the operating lever from the “fully off” position. 6. Ensure that the lined shoe is free from oil and grease. 7. Clean the exterior of the drum with a wire brush and wipe the inside with a clean rag. NOTE • If the drum looks in poor condition or is scored from inside where the brake shoes touch, replace the drum. • Whenever new shoes are fitted, ensure to fit new shoe return springs also. Always fit new shoes in pairs to both the sides of the axles. (RLH & RRH sides)