MIDWESTWHEEL.COM MEMBER KANSAS CITY 5801 E. Front St. Main ....(816) 471-1552 Parts....(800) 821-7402 JOPLIN 2424 Stephens Blvd. Main ....(417) 717-6022 Parts....(866) 318-9111 SPRINGFIELD 812 Lillian Dr. ∙ Strafford, MO Main ....(417) 429-2476 Parts....(800) 785-3705 SIOUX CITY 1819 4th St. Main ....(712) 252-7969 Parts....(800) 943-3534 CEDAR RAPIDS 200 50th Ave. S.W. Main ....(319) 365-4453 Parts....(800) 332-5435 DES MOINES 1436 E. Ovid Ave. Main ....(515) 265-1491 Parts....(800) 888-0248 CLEAR LAKE 840 Hwy. 18 W. Main ....(641) 357-7101 Parts....(800) 397-5630 DAVENPORT 8502 Northwest Blvd. Main ....(563) 322-2671 Parts....(800) 553-1886 OMAHA 9770 S 142nd Street, Suite 1 Main ....(531) 239-3050 Parts....(800) 322-8757 NEBRASKA IOWA MISSOURI May 23, 2024 (08Brake Safety Tech Tips) SHOES/LININGS 1. Measure lining wear. Linings must have greater than 1/4 thickness at the center of the brake lining. Inspect for cracks, separation from the brake shoe table, and loose rivets. BRAKE CHAMBER 1. Verify push rod is exiting the chamber at a 90 degree angle and it returns completely after each brake application. 2. Inspect the chamber bracket for cracks and damage. 3. Verify the caging bolt, nut, and washer are installed, and the caging bolt is cover is secure. CAMSHAFTS 1. Check the camshafts for cracks, wear, or corrosion. Check the cam head bearing journals and splines. Replace worn or damaged camshafts. Install a new camshaft. 2. The bushing wears in one direction; it is important to rotate the camshaft in all directions when checking for radical free play. 3. Do not replace bushings and seals if... » The radical free play is less than 0.03" (0.76mm). 4. Replace bushings and seals if... » The radical free play is more than 0.03" (0.76mm).
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