BENDIX SD-20-6608 User Manual

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DRUM BRAKE TROUBLESHOOTING
 SYMPTOM 
 CAUSE 
 
 REMEDY
 
 
9.  One brake drags. 
1.  Weak or broken shoe return 
1.  Replace shoe return springs.
  
  spring.
 
 
2.  Improper brake shoe 
2.  Adjust brake shoes and repair
 
 
 
adjustment.  
 
automatic adjuster if necessary.
 
 
3.  Defective wheel cylinder. 
3.  Repair or replace wheel cylinder.
 
 
4.  Bent or distorted brake shoe. 
4.  Replace brake shoes in axle sets.
10. Parking brake will 
1.  Defective expander unit. 
1.  Repair or replace expander unit.
 not 
engage.
 
 
2.  Binding wedge assembly. 
2.  Repair or replace wedge.
 
 
3.  Parking brake actuator not 
3.  Refer to vehicle service manual.
  
  working.
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