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AMERICAN BRAKEBLOK DIVISION
BULLETIN NO. 19
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST FOR TRUCKS, TRACTORS & BUSES
The ready checkout list that follows shows overlapping in the possible causes for the varied complaints. Since this can be expected all possible related causes should be checked.
Driver Complaints
Cause8
Wheel Locked
Sticking cam. Insufficient lining to drum clearance. Oversized drum with undersize lining. Frozen anchor.
No Brake
Loss of air. Diaphragm or hose failure
Brakes Do Not Apply
Restricted or broken tubing or hose Faulty brake valve. If remote mounted brake valve, check linkage.
Brake Noise
Heavy toe and/or heel failure Instability in shoe mounting. Too thin a drum. Stresses in block attachment.
Insufficient Brakes
Delivery pressure too low. Excessive push rod travels. Worn linings.
Contaminated linings. Overloading vehicle. Failure of part of dual air Bystem. Glazed linings. Too low friction lining.
SPNY 005992
SCF-ABEX-0021