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4.
If a drag is present, check to see if drum (hub) has been overtightened. Re-assemble bearings and
drum so that wheel turns freely (WP 0039 00).
5.
On passenger (right) side of trailer, turn upper brakeshoe adjusting bolt (36) counterclockwise until
a slight drag is felt, then back off 4 full turns to allow wheel to turn freely with no drag. Wheel should
make several rotations by itself before coming to a stop. Repeat for lower brakeshoe adjusting bolt
(37).
6.
On driver (left) side of trailer, turn upper brakeshoe adjusting bolt (36) clockwise until a slight drag is
felt, then back off 4 full turns to allow wheel to turn freely with no drag. Wheel should make several
rotations by itself before coming to a stop. Repeat for lower brakeshoe adjusting bolt (37).
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N O T E
After an initial break-in period, brakes may need to be re-adjusted. If
required, repeat steps 1 through 6.
FOLLOW-ON TASKS
1.
Bleed brakes if axle hydraulic lines were disconnected from backing plate (WP 0038 00).
2.
Adjust handbrake linkage and cables (WP 0032 00).
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