Brake Shoe: Testing and Inspection

BRAKE SHOE CHECK





Inspection should be carried out on following points after brake pedal travel "c" (pedal to carpet clearance) check, even when it is more than 100 mm (3.94 inch). Amount of brake shoe wear can be checked as follows.
1. Hoist vehicle.
2. Remove rubber plug from brake back plate.
3. Through hole of back plate, visually check for thickness of brake shoe lining. If lining thickness 'T' is found less than below specified wear limit, replace with new brake shoes.
Thickness "f"
Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 inch)