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BRAKE GROUP
INDEX
SPECIFICATIONS: Page
Air brakes •. 6,7
Hydraulic brakes 1,5

SECTION "A"
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM:
Bleeding lines . • • . . • • 3
Brake pedal adjustment. 2
Care • • . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Check valve • • . . . . . • . 2
Hydraulic brake sys tern. 1
Hydraulic fluid . • . • • • . • . • . 1
Maintenance hints . . • . . . • . . • . . 3,4,5
Mas ter cylinder.' . • . • . . . . • . . • 1
Repairs to mas ter cylinder and wheel cylinders. 2
Wheel cylinders • . • . • . . . • . • • . . • . • • • . • . • 2

SECTION .. B' t

HYDROVAC POWER BRA.KE UNITS:

Bleeding ins tructions • . . 4
Description . • • • . • . . • • 4
Hydrovac air inlet filter 5
Hydrovac check • . . . • . 6,7
Illus trations . . . . . . • . 1,2,3
Lubrication • • . . . . . • . .4
Vacuum connection service •.• 5
Vacuum line oil bath air cleaner. 5

SECTION "C"
AIR BRAKE SYSTEM:
Air brake equipment. 1,2

Operation:
Charging. 2
Release. 2
Service application •••. 2
Ins truc lions . • . • . . . • . 2,3

Preventive Maintenance and Trouble Shooting:

Air leakage tes t. . 4
Inspection • . . • • . • 4
Operating tes ts .. 4
Service• • . . • • • • • 3,4
Trouble shooting •• 5
Air pressure gauge. • • . • • . . 14
Brake chamber (Bendix-Westinghouse). 12,13
Brake chamber - piston type (Midland). 13,14
Brake valve • . . . • • • • . . • . • 5,6
Brake valve - hand operated.• 6,7
Cut-out cocks . . • • 14
Double check valve . • . • . . . . • 8
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BRAKE GROUP (CONTINUED)

AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, SECTION "C" - CONTtD: Page

Drain cocks . . . . . . . . lit ~
lit ... lit .... lit .. " ... .. 15

Governor (type 0-1) . . . • • . . . . • . . 8,9

Hose and hose connections. • • • • . . • . • • • . • . . . . • • . • • • . • . • . . . ••••.• 15,16
Hose coupling and dummy couplings. • . • . • . . . • . . . • . • . . . • . • . . . •..• 17
Low pressure indicator . • . . • • • • . • . . . • . • • . . • . • . • . . . • . , ............ 11,12
Quick release valve ..... lit ....................................................................... .. 7,8
R ela y valve.. .. . . . , . . . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . • .. . . .. .. . 8
Reservoirs ............. ..... lit ................ lit .................................. It .. . 14,15
Safety valve ............. ... " .............................................. lit ...... .. 9,10
Slack adjus ter ............... It ................................................... .
10,11

Stop light switch•. 12

Tubing .... ,. (> ...................................... lit ..................................... .
17

BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

SECTION "0"
L-llO, L-lll, L-1l2, L-120, L-121, L-122
Adjustment for wear (minor) . • • . • • . • . • • . . 2
Major adjustments and servicing.• 2,3
Parking brake cable adjustment . • . • • . . . . • . 2,3

SECTION !fE"
LM-120. LM-121, LM-122
Adjustment for wear (minor) . • . . . . . • . • . . 2
Major adjus tments and servicing. • . . • • . • . • 2,3

SECTION "F"
L-130, L-131. L-132
Adjus tment for wear (minor) . • . • . • . • . • 2
Major adjus tments and servicing.••••••• 2,3

SECTION fiG"
LB-140
Adjus tment for wear (minor) . . . . . . • • . • . 2
Major adjustments and servicing. • . • . • . • . 2,3
Parking brake cable adjustment . • . . . • . . . 2,3

SECTION "H"
L-150, LM-lSO, LM-lSl
Adjustment for wear (minor) . . . • . • . • . • 2
Major adjustments and servicing. • . • . • . • 2,3,4

SECTION Ifl"
L-lSl, L-lS2. L-IS3, LM-1S2
Adjus tment for wear (minor) 2
Major adjustments and servicing. 2,3,4
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SECTION "J"
L-160,L-161,L-162,L-163,L-164,L-165,LC-160,LC-161,LC -162.L-170,L-17I,L-I72

L-173,L-174,L-175,LF-170,LF-17I,LF-I72 - FRONT BRAKE 12-1/8"x2-1/4 (TYPE "F")

L-180,L-181,L-182,L-183,L-184,L-185.LC-180.LC-181,LC-l82 - FRONT BRAKE

13" x2-l/2" (TYPE "F")

L-190,L-19l,L-192,L-193,L-194.L-195,LF-190,LF-19l.LF-l92,LC-190,LC-19l,LC-192,
L-200,L-20l,L-202.L-204.L-205,LC-200.LC-20l,LC-202 - FRONT BRAKE
15" x2-l/4" (TYPE "F") Page
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system. • • • • . • • . . . . • . . . • . • . . • . . • • • • • . • • 5
Brake adjus trnent. • . • • • . • . • • • . • . . . . . • . • • • . • • • . • . • . . . . • . • . . . 4,5
Brake component parts. • . • . • . • . • . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . • . • . • . . . • . . . • • . • 2
Removal of brake shoes. • . • . • . • . • . • • • . • . • • . . • . . . . . • . • . . . • . . . • 3
Removal of wheel cylinders • . • . • . • . . • • . • • • . • . . • • • • • . . • • . . • • . . • 3,4
Replacement of brake shoes • . • . . . • . . . . . • . • . . . . . • . . . . . • . . • • . . . . 4
Replacement of wheel cylinders . • • • • • • • . • . • • • • • . • . • . • . . . • • . . • . • 4
Service specifications • . . . • • . . • . • . . . • . . • . . • . • . • . • . • . • . . . • . . . . 5
Wheel cylinder assembly • • • . • . • . • . . • • . • . . . • . . . • . . . . . • . • • • . • . • 4
Wheel cylinder disassembly . . . . . . . . • . • . • • • . • . • . • . • . • • • . • . . . . . . 4

SECTION "K"
L-160,L-16l,L-162,L-163,L-165,LC-160,LC-16l,LC-162 - REAR BRAKES

14-1/8" x 3" (TYPE "FR-2")

L-164,L-170,L-17l,L-172,L-173,L-175,LF-170,LF-17l,LF-172, ­
REAR BRAKES 15" x 3" (TYPE "FR-2")

L-174,L-180,L-18l,L-182,L-183,L-185,LC -180,LC-18l,LC-182,LF-190

LF-19I,LF-192 - REAR BRAKES 15" x4" (TYPE "FR-2")

L2l0,L-2l1,LF-210,LF-2l1,LF-212,LF-220,LF-221,LF-222 ­
FRONT BRAKES 16-1/2" x3-l/2" (TYPE "FR-2SII)

L-204,L-210,L-211 - REAR BRAKES 16-1/2 11 x7-1/8" (TYPE "FR-2SD")

Bleeding the hydraulic brake system • • . . • . . . • . • . • • • . . . • . • . . • . . • . 11
Brake adjus trnent . • . . . • • . . • . . . • . . • . • . . . . • . . • . . • . • • • • • . • . . • 10,11
Brake component parts . . . • . . . • . • . • . • . . . . . • . • • • . . . • . . • . • • . . • 2,4,6
Removal of brake shoes . • . . • . . • . . . • . . . . • • • • • • • . • . . . . . . . . . . • . • . • . 8,9
Removal of shoe adjus Hng mechanism . • . • . . . • . • • • . • . • . • . . . • . . • • . • • • . 8,9
Removal of wheel cylinders • . . . • . . . . . • . • . . • . . . . • . • . • • . . . . • . . . • • • . 9
Replacement of shoe adjusting mechanism • • . . • . • • • . • . • • • • • • • . • • • . • • • . 10
Replacement of brake shoes • . • . . • . . • • . . . . • . • . • • • • • . • • • . • • • . • • . • • . 10
Replacement of wheel cy~inders . . . • . • . . . • • • . . . • . • . • . . . • . . . • . . . • • • • 10
Service specifications • . • • . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . • . • . • • • . • . • . • . • • • . • • 12
Wheel cylinder as s embly; . • • • . • . • • . . . . • . • . • . • . . • • . • • • • • • • • . • • • . 9
Wheel cylinder disassembly . . • . _.••. , . . . • . • . • . • . • . . . • . • • • . • . • . • • • 9

SECTION ilL"
L-184,L-190,L-191,L"I92,L-193,L-195,LC-190,LC-191,LC-192,LF-2l 0,
LF-211,LF-220,LF-221,LF-222 - REAR BRAKES 16" X 4" (TYPE "FR")
L-194,L-200,L-201,L-202,L-205,LC-200,LC-20I,LC-202 - REAR BRAKES
16" x 5" (TYPE '! FR")
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system • • • . • • . . • . . . • . • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • 6
Brake adjustment . . , " ... , . . . " . " " " " .. & • " • " • " • " •• " ••
5" " " • " • " • " • " ••

Brake component parts . . • • . . . • . • • • . . • • . • • . . • . • . • • • . . • • . • • • • • . . • 2

Removal of brake shoes . • . • • • . • . • • • . • . • . . • • • • • • • • . • . • . • . • • • . • 3
Removal of shoe adjus ting mechanism . • • • . . . • . • • . . • . • • . . • . • • • . • . • 4
Removal of wheel cylinders • • • • • . • . . . • . . . • . • . • . . • • . ',' . . • • . . • • • 3,4
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BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING (CONTINUED)

SECTION til" (Con'd)

Page
R eplacemen t of shoe adjus ting mechanism • . • • • . • • • . • . • . • . . . • . • . • . • • • . S
Replacement of brake shoes . . • . • . . . . . • . • . • . • . . . . . . . • . • . • . . . • . • . • . 5
Replacement of wheel cylinders . . . • . • • • • . . • . . . • . • . . . • . • . . . • • . . • . • . 5
Service specifications • • . . . . . . . . • . . . • . • . • . . . . . • . • . • • • . . • . • . . • . . . 6
Wheel cylinder assembly • . • . . . • . . . • . • . • . • . • . . . • • . . • . . • • . • . • • • • • . 4
Wheel cylinder disass embly . • • . . . . . • . • . . • • . • . . . • . • . . . . . • . . . • . . . . . 4

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS

SECTION "M"
LM-120,L-130,L-ISO,LM-1SO,L-160,LG-160,L-170,LF-170 Series Trucks. • • . • . • . • . 1
L-ISO,LG-lS0 Series Trucks. • . . • . . . • . • . . • • . . . • . • . • . . • • . . . . . • . . • • • • • 1
L-190 and LF-190 Series Trucks; L-200, L-20l, L-202, L-204 Trucks. • • • • • • . • . • • 2
L-20S,L-210,L-211,L-2l2,LF-2l0,LF-211,LF-212,LF-220,LF-221 ,LF-222 Trucks. • • • 2
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- --- ~-
-- ~-
--
L-IIO L-120 LM-120 L-130 L-151
TRUCK MODEL L-lli L-121 LM-121 L-131 LB-140 L-150 L-152 LM-150
L-112 L-122 LM-122 L-132 L-153 LM-151

Brake Type. . . • . • . • . • . • . Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic
Brake Size (Standard):

Front • . • . • • • . • . • . • . 12xl-3/4x3/16 12xl-3/4x3/16 12xl-3/4x3/16 12xl-3/4x3/16 12xl-3/4x3/16 12:l/ax2xl/4 12-ljax2xl/4 12-=-1/8x2xl/4

Rear. _• . . . • . . . . . • • . . 12xl-3/4x3/16 12x2x3/16 12x2x3/16 14x2-1/4xl/4 14x2-1/4xl/4 14-I/ax3x3/8 14-1/8x3x3/a 14x2-1/4xl/4

--- -----~--

Brake Size (Increased

Capacity): r

Front (Same as Standard) . · .. ~ ~ ~ ~ . .. . ......... . .. .. .,

~ ~ . .. ~ 12-1/sx2xl/4 .. ....... 12-1/ax2xl/4

tz
Rear . • . . . . . • . . . • _ .. · .. . . . · . .. . ~ .. .. .. . ........ ----
. .. . .. . 14-1/8x3x3/a .. .' ...... 14-1/8x3x3/8

Number of Shoes:
[T1
Front . . . . . . • . • . • . • . 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

~
Rear . . . • . . . . • • • • . . . 2
----
2 2
c------ --­
2 2 2 2 2 o
Type of Anchor: -1
Front • . . . • . . . • . • . • . Single Single Single Single Single
--
Single
,- ---
Single o
:;;0
Rear . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . Single Single Single Single Single Single Single Single

Wheel Cylinder Size

----- ----
-1
(Standard) :
:;;0
Front • . • . • . . • . . . . • . 1 I I 1 1 1 1 1 C
--- --
n
Rear ......' . • . . ., • . . . . . I 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4
----
1-3/8 1-1/4 7'
Wheel Cylinder Size en

(Increased Capaci ty);

Front (Same as Standard) .. . ~ .. . . . ...... . .. . . .. ......... . .. ~ .. . I ......... I

.. . . · .......
---

......... . . . .. · ........ . ..... - <

Rear . . . . . . . . . • . • . • .
Number of Wheel Cylinders
. . ~ 1-3/8 1-3/8
n
[T1
(Standard):

Front • • • . . . . . . . • . . . 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1

~
»
--- --

Rear . • . . . • . . . • . • . • . 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I
Number of Wheel Cylinders z
(Increased Capacity): c
Front (Same as Standard) . · ...... .- . ... .~ . . - ... .......... - .... " . 1 " ........ 1 »

r
Rear . • . . . • . . . . . . • • . . . " .... · " ...... .. .. . .. . .. . . . · ........ 2
-,
. ........ 2

Master Cylinder:

Size (Bore and Stroke) . • . 1-1!8xl-7/16 1-I/axl-7/16 l-r/axl-7/16 1-1/axl-7/16 1-1/8xl-7/16 1-1/axl-7/16 1-1/4xl-7/16 1-l/axl.7/16

Type . . . • • • . • . • • • . • • Barrel Barrel Bar reI Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel ttl
(/)~
--

Hydrovac:
.
. . .. . . .... · ........ .......
~~
Standard or OptionaL . . • . . . ~,:'"
. .. .. . .. c:>.ptional Optional ..
Model No. (Bendix) . • . . . · .. .. .~ · ...... .. .. . . ........ · ........ 374000 374000 .........
....
~
... .
(/)
Serie s • . . . . . • . . . • . • . . . .. . ...... . ... .. . . . . .. .. . '" .. · ........ .. C ..
----
"C" . " ' 'tJo><:

\I'\I'(/)
Cylinder Diameter • . . . . . " ..... " · ... " .. . .... "
" . ... " .. ~. .. . 6-3/4" 6-3/4" . " " ... OQ ::r. >-i
Single or Tandem Piston •. · ....... ------ ---
·" " .... '.. . ...... . .. .. . .. • " .. OIl •
Single Single . .......
rogt"l
.... CIl:s::
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- . - .. -............. - --­
I» "d "
~-

L-I60 L-170
OQ~>
rot::;~
L-161 LC-160 L-171 N .... 1:"l

TRUCK MODEL LM-152 L-162 L-164 LC-161 L-I72 L-174

n
L-163 LC-162 L-173
I»cn
L-165 L-175

::r.o<
--- 8!II~cn
Brake Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic [y~ 'aulic l'1
Brake Size (Standard): IS:
Front . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . I Z-I/8x2xl/ 4 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16
Rear . • . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . 14-1/8x3x3/8 14-1/8x3x3/8 15x3x3/8 14-1/8x3x3/8 15x3x3/8 15x4x3/8,

--
Brake Size (Increased Capacity):
Front (Same as Standard) . . . . · ....... 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16 12-1/8x2-1/4x5/16 ~
· . .. . C
Rear . • . • . . . . . • . . . • . . . .
Number of Shoes:
15x4x3/8 15x4x3/8 15x4x3/8 15x4x3/8 _15x5x3/8
z
[T1

Front . . . . • . . . • . • . . . . . . 2 2 2 2 2 2

~
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 2 2 2 2 2 2

Type of Anchor:

Front . . . . • . . . . • • . . . . . .
Rear . . . • . . . . . • . • . . . . . .
Single
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double

Double
~
:;;0
---

Wheel Cylinder Size (Standard): -:I

Front . . . . • . . • • '. • . • . • . . 1 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/4 :;;0
---
C
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3/8 1-3/8 1-3/8 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-1/2
n
Wheel Cylinder Size (Increased 7'
Capacity): (fJ
Front (Same as Standard) . . . . · ...... 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • · . " .. 1-3/8 1-3/8 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-1/2 ~

---
<
Number of Wheel Cylinders
(Standard) :
n
[T1

Front .. _. . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 1 2 2 2 2 2

Rear . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . • 2 2 2 2 2 2
~
Number of Wheel Cylinders >
Z
(Increased Capaci ty):
Front (Same as Standard) . . . . ......... 2 2 2 2 2

C
Rear . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • · .. . . ~
2 2 2 2 2
>
r

Master Cylinder:
Size (Bore and Stroke) . . . . . . 1-1/4xl-7/16 1-1/4xl-7/16 1-1/4xl-7/16 1-1/4xl-7/16 1-1/2xl-7/16 1-1/2xl-7/16
Type . . . . . . . • . . . • . _. . • . . Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel

---

Hydrovac:
Standard or Optional • . • . . . •' ~ .. . . Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Model No. (Bendix) . . . . . • . . · . . .... 374000 374000 374000 375279 * 375279 *

Series . . • . . . • . . . . . . . . . • · .. .. . ~
·'C 1
• ltC" .. C .. He"
"C"

---

Cylinder Diameter . . . . . . . . · .. . ... 6-3/4" 6-3/4" 6-3/4" 9-1/2" 9-1/2"

Single or Tandem Piston . • . . Single · ., .....

Single Single Single (Guided) Single (Guided)
* These hydrovacs contain a residual pressure check valve and must be used with a master cylinder that does not have a residual pressure check valve.
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L-l80 L-190

LF-l70 L-18l LC-180 L-19l

TRUCK MODEL LF-l71 L-182 L-184 LC-18l L-l92 L-194

LF-ln L-l83 LC-182 L-193

L-185 L-l95

----- ----

Brake Type . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic

---

Brake Size (Standard):

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1/8x2-l/4x5/16 13x2-1/4x5/16 l3x2-l/4x5/16 13x2-1/4x5/16 15x2-1/4x5/l6 l5x2-l/4x5/16
Rear . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • l5x3x3/8 l5x4x3/8 l6x4x3/8 l5x4x3/8 16x4x3/8 l6x5x3/8

------

Brake Size (Increased Capacity): r

Front (Same as Standard) . . . . l2-l/8x2-1/4x5/l6
Rear . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 15x4x3/8
13x2-l/4x5/16
15x5x3/8
l3x2-f/4x5/l6
l6x5x3/8
13x2-l/4x5/l6
l5x5x3/S
l5x2-1/4x5/l6
16x5x3/8
l5x2-l/4x5/l6
l6x6x3/8
tz
[TJ
Number of Shoes:

Front . . • . • . . ......... 2 2 2 2 2 2
$:

~
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . • 2 2 2 2 2 2

Type of Anchor:
Front . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . Double Double Double Double Double Double
Rear . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . Double Double Double Double Double Double

;:j
-----

Wheel Cylinder Size (Standard):

Front . . . . . . . . , . • . • . . . • 1-1/4 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/4

---- C
Rear . . . . . " . • . . . . . . • . . . 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-3/4 1-3/4 1-3/4 ()
'Wheel Cylinder Size (Increased ~
Capacity): Ul

~
Front (Same as Standard) . • . . 1-1/4 1-1/8 1-1/8 I-lis 1-1/4 1-1/4
-----

Rear . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-3/4 1-3/4

Number of Wheel Cylinders

(Standard):
­<
()
[TJ
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2
$:
Rear . • . • . . . . . . . • . . . • . •
Number of Wheel Cylinders
----

!
~-.

»
z
(Increased Capacity):
c
Front (Same as Standard) . • . .
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

»
r
Master Cylinder:
Size (Bore and Stroke) . . . • . '. 1-3/4xl-7/16 1-1/2xl-7/16 1-1/2xl-7/16 1-1/2xl-7/l6 1-3/4xl-7/16 1 .3!"4xl-7/16
-_.---------­
Type . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel

---
b1
Hydrovac: l:tI
Standard Or Optional . . . . . . • Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard ~>
~ ~
---

Model No. (Bendix) . . . . . • . . 375278 * ------ --- ------

375279 * 375279 *' 375279 ~, 375278 * 375278 * oM
",.
Series. • • . . . • . . . . . . . • . . .. C .. "C" "C" "C" "C" l~C'·
;:!!(Il

----- -----

9-1/2" 9-1/2" 9-1/2' , 9-1/2"

,,0"'::
Cylinder Diameter. . • . . . • . . 9-1/2" 9-1/2" PlPI(Il
OQ ::r. I-i
------

Single or Tandem Piston .__"__ .• Single (Guided) Single (Guided) Single (Guided) Single (Guided) Single (Guided) Single (Guided)
CD§M
* These hydrovacs contain a residual pressure check valve and .must be used with a master cylinder that does not have a residual pressure check valve. ""tilts:
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HYDRAULIC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS - Continued II' 't:l !:D
OQ~>
(\) I=::;~
~~

L-200 II»~. t<:I

LF-190 LC-190 LC-200 L-201
L-201 LC-201 II'C/l
TRUCK MODEL LF-191 LC-191 L-204 L-211 0:..::
L-202
LF-192 LC-I92 LC-202 OC/l
L-20S ::s .,
- -
(Il t<:I
Brake Type . . . • . • . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic
- ~
Brake Size (Standard):
Front • . • . . • . . . . . . . . • . • ISx2-1/4xS/16 lSx2-1/4xS/16 lSx2-1j4xS/16 ISx2-1/4xS/16 12x.2-1/4xS/16 16-1/2x3-1/2xS/S
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISx4x3/S 16x4x3/8 16xSx3/8 16-1/2x7-1/8xS/S l6xSx3/8 16-1/2x7-1/8xS/S
Brake Size (Increased Capacity): r
- "' .....
Front (Same as Standard) . • • .
Rear . • . . . • . • . . . . . • . . . •
ISx2-1/4xS/16
15x5x3/8
lSx2-1/4xS/16
16x5x3/8
lSx2-1/4xS/16
16x6x3/8
10 • ..

...
.. ,., 15x2-1/4x5/16
16x6x:?/S . " ..... tz
Number of Shoes: [11
Front . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2 2 2 2
Rear . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 2 2 2 2 2 4
3:
~
- -

Type of Anchor:
Front . . • . • . • . . . . . • . • . . Double Double Double Double Double Double o
~
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . • Double Double Double Double Double Double
-- - ~-
.~~

f--­ -

Wheel Cylinder Size (Standard): -l

Front . . . . . . . . . . . _ • . • . . 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 ~
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 1-1/2 1-3/4 1-3/4 1-S/8 1-3/4 1,5/8
C
(')
Wheel Cylinder Size (Increased 7\
Capacity):
Front (Same as Standard) . • . . 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 .. ~ . .. .. 1-1/4 .... II' ...
(J)
[11
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • _ • 1-1/2 1-3/4 1-3/4 . ..... 1-3/4 · .......
~
Number of Wheel Cylinders
(Standard) :
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2 2 2 2

o<
[11

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . • . • 2 2 2 2 Siamese Twin-type 2 2 Siamese Twin-type

3:
Number of Wheel Cylinders
(Increased Capacity):
»
z

Front (Same as Standard) . . • • l 2 2 " ........

2 · ..... c
Rear . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2 . . . . . 2 · . .. '" »
r

)I/laster Cylinder:
Size (Bore and Stroke) • . . • . • 1-3/4x2-1/2 1-3/4xl-7/16 1-3/4xl-7/16 1-3/4x2-1/2 1-3/4xl-7/16 1-3/4x2-1/2
Type . . . • . . . • . • . . • . . . . •
Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel Barrel
-

Hydrovac:

Standard or Optional . . • . . . .
Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Model No. (Bendix) . . . • • . . .

-
374229 * 375278 * 375278 * 374230 * 375278 * 374230 *
Series . . • . . . . . . . • . • . • . •
\lC" ~(C~' ·"C't "C" "C" "Ct'

~linder Diameter . . . . . . . •
9-1/2" 9-1/2" 9-1/2" 9-1/2" 9- 1/2" 9-1/2"
Single or Tandem Piston . . . .
Tandem Single (Guided) Single (Guided) Tandem Single (Guided) Tandem

* These hydrovacs contain a residual pressure check valve and must be used with a master cylinder that does not have a residual pressure check valve.
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LF-210 LF-160
TRUCK MODEL LF-211 L-220 LF-221 L-230 LF-230
LF-212 L-225 LF-222 L-231 LF-23l

Brake Type • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . Hydraulic · ....... Hydraulic .. ..... · ......

Brake Size (Standard):

Front . . • . . . • . . . • . . . . . . 16-1/2x3-1/Zxs/s · . . .. . 16-1/Zx3-1/Zxs/s ...... . ... . . . .. .
Rear . . . • . . . . . . . • . • . • . • 16x4x3/8 . .... " . 16x4x3/8 .. ........
---
. ........

Brake Size (Increased Capacity):

Front (Same as Standard) . . . • ·. . .... . .. .. .. . ........... . . .. . . . .. . . .
r
Rear . • . • . . . . . . . • . . . • . . ·. . . . · .. . .. . ..........
----

" ........ · ........

---- -----
----
tz
Number of Shoes: ["l1
Front . . • . . . • . • . . . . . • . . 2. ........ " 2 ......... , ........ ----
Rear . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 2 . .. . . 2 . ...... . .........
$:
Type of Anchor:
-------
. ...
o
...;
Front . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . . Double ........ <- Double " ....... . ... - . o
Rear . • . • . . . . . • . . . . . • . • Double . .... ., .. Double
-------
.. ...... ~ .. . .. . ;::0
Wheel Cylinder Size (Standard): ...;
I-liz ...... ...
~
Front • . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . • . I-liz -. . .. ........
Rear . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . • 1-3/4 .......... 1-3/4 .. ........ · ........
()
Wheel Cylinder Size (Increased A
Capacity):
Front (Same as Standard) . • . . · .. - ... . .. . .. . .. ...... .. ........ · .......
U>
["l1
Rear . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. " .... .. . . . .. . . .. .. . ........ ;::0

n<
-----

Number of Wheel Cylinders

(Standard) :
Front • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 · ........
-----
2 · ........ . ........ ["l1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 · ~ . . . ---
2 .. .. to ... · " .....
$:
Number of Wheel Cylinders :r>
(Increased Capacity): z
Front (Same as Standard) . . . .
-----
· ........ .......... . ..... " ........ <0
· ,. ......

---- c::
Rear . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . . . . .. .. . . . . - ..... .. .. ........ .. ... 0 .. · ........ :r>

Master Cylinder:
--- ----~--- ------­ ---~

r
Size (Bore and Stroke) . . . . . . 1-3/4x2-1/2 · ....... 1-3/4xZ-I/Z .. ....... . .....
. .. . . ... " .
---

Type . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . Barrel Barrel . .. " .. ~ . .

Hydrovac: tl1
Standard or Optional • . . . . . . Standard
-----
·. . .. ~ Standard
-------
· . ... " ,. .. . ~ "
C/l~
Model No. {Bendix} ., . . . . . . • 374230 * " .... ., ., 374Z30 * · . . . .. ,. ~ .. ... 'g~
ntri
Series . . . . . . . . ~ ,. " . . ~ .. ~IC"
· ...... '·C'l • • II> • " · ...... I::;

.... C/l
Cylinder Diameter • . . . • . . . . 9-1/2"
-----
. . ., .
" 9-1/Z" . .
~ .. . · .. . . ~
'"cJn><
III III C/l
Single or Tanden Piston . . . . . Tandem ·.. . ~
Tandem .. . .. ~
· ...... OQ ::r."
------- ----
lI>§tri
* These hydrovacs contain a residual pressure check valve and must be used with a master cylinder that does not have a residual pressure check valve. V\D>iS':
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III 'tI ::tl
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(\)I::;~
L-IB4 L-194 O'h' M
L-IBO LC-IBO L-190 LF-190 LC-190 L-lOO LC-lOO III til
TRUCK MODEL L-IBl LC-IBI L-191 LF-191 LC-191 L-201 LC-201 ::r.-<
o til
L-IBl LC-IBl L-l92 LF-192 LC-l92 L-202 LC-202 i:I ,...:j
Ul
L-IBS L-19S L-20S M
~
Standard or Special. • . • Special . • • . • Special • . • . • • . • . • Special ....•

Brake Size:
Front . . . . • . . . . . . l6xl-l/4xS/16 • • • . • l6xl-l/4xS/16 • . • • . . . . . • 16xl-l/4xS/16 •.•.• r:­
Rear . . . . • . • . . " 16xS-l/lxl/l . . • . . 16-l/lx6x3/4 . . • . . • . • • • 16-1/2x6x3/4 •.•.• cz
[TJ
Brake Chamber-Front:
Location. . . . . . • . . Back. Plate • . • . • Back. Plate • • • . • . . • . • Back. Plate .••.• 3:
Type . • • . . . . . . . . E . . . . . E • • • . • . . • . • E . . •.• ~
Size.. . . . • . . . • . . 6-3/16 • . • . • 6-3/16 • . • • • . . • • . 6-3/16 .•••• o~
Brake Chamber-Rear: --1
Location. . • . . . . . • Axle Pad . • • . . Axle Pad . • • . • • . . . • Axle Pad •.•.. ~
C
Type . . • . • . . . . . • C . . • . . C • • • . • . . • . • B ••••. ()
- -
A
Size.... . • . • • . . . . • B-l/16 • . . • . 9-3/16 • • . . • . . • . • 9-3/16 •.•.•
tf)
[TJ
Slack Adjuster Length:
Front • . • . • . . . . . • 3-3/B •.•.• 4 •.•.• ..•.• S •.... ~
Rear • . • • • . • . • • • 6 . . . . .
-
6 • . • . • • . • . •
-
7
- ~
•.•.• n
[TJ

Brake Valve: 3:
Model. . • . • . • . • . . D-l • . • . • D-l . . . • • . . • . • D-l . . • . • »
z
Control. • . . . . . . . . Foot Pedal . . . . . Foot Pedal . . • . • . . • . • Foot Pedal .•••• c
Air Reservoir:
»
r
Number Used. . . . . • 1 . . . . . 1 . • • • . • . • . • 1 •.•.•
Length and Diameter. 4l-1/lxB • . . • • 4l-l/2xB . • • . • • . • . • 41-1/lx8 •.•••
----
Air Compressor:
Type (Westinghouse). l-Cyl. . • • . • l-Cyl. . . • . • • .•. , 2-Cyl. • , •.•
Capacity in Cu. Ft . • 7-1/4 • . • . • 7-1/4 • . • . • • • • • . 7-1/4 •••••
Cooling. • . • . • . . . • ·Water ... , • _ Water • , • • • . . . • . Water •.•.•
Mounting. • • . • • • . • Engine • , • . • Engine ••••, • • , • • • Engine • , •.•
Drive.. • . . . • . • . • .J?e!:f; ____ ._--,,- ._~._,---.~Belt __ __ ...... • .• _ ~ _~ ._~.~ __ 13~lt _._'....:.._._.'---_
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---

LF-210 LF-220
L-2l0 L-220 L-230 LF-230
TRUCK MODEL L-204 LF-211 LF-Z21
L-2l1 L-2Z5 L-Z31 LF-Z31
LF-ZIZ LF-222
---------

Standard or Special. • . . . Special Special • .. .. .. <II .. .. «> .. .. .. .. .. .

--------
. .. .. . . .. .. " to .. ..

Brake Size:
Front . . ~ ..••..... 16xZ-I/4x5/16
------
l7-1/4x3x3/a .. . . .. . . . .. .. .. .. ., .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . r:­
Rear . • • . • . • . • . • . 16-I/Zx7x3/4 l6-l/Zx7x3/4 .. .. (j. .. • .. . .. . .. .. dO .. .. .. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. cZ
Brake Chalnber- Front: fT1
Location . . . . . . • . • . Back. Plate Back. Plate . .. . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . .. .. "" .. .. .. «> .. ..
~
'"

Type . . • . . . • . . . • . E A . .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . o
.. . -l
Size . . . . . • . • . . . • . 6-3/16 6-15/16 .. . . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. GI .. .. .. " <0 .. It .. .. .. ..

o
:A)
Brake Chalnber-Rear:
Location • . . . . . • . . . Axle Pad Axle Pad .. .. . . . . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. · .. . . .. .. 1:1 .. ..
-l
------
~
:A)
Type . . • . . . . . . . • . G G . .. . ,. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .... .. .. ......
C
n
Size . . . . . • . . . . . . . 9-7/a 9-7/a .. . . . .. ..

------
.. .. a .. .. a .. .. • .. . .. .. ..
------
. . .. . . ~

(J)
Slack Adjuster Length: fT1
Front • . • . . . • . . . • . 5 5 . .. .. . . .. . . .. "' .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .
:A)
<
....... 00<

Rear • . • . .- • • . • • • . 6-l/Z 6-1/2 . .. . .. .. . .. .. ~ .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .. .. " ........

n
fT1
Brake Valve:
Model. . . . • . • . . . • . D-I D-I . . .. . .. . .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ~
Control. • . • . . . • . • . Foot Pedal Foot Pedal .. . .. . .
------

...... " .
..

..
..

..
..

..
Ii)

f)
..

.. '" . .. .. ..
r------------
.. .. .
------

.. . »
z
c
Air Reservoir:
NUlnber Used •••••.• 1 I .. It .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. " . .. . .. .. .. G .. .. .. . .. .
»
r
Length and Dialneter . . 4l-l/Zxa 4l-l/2xa .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. <;I .. . .. .. . .
------ ------ ----~

Air COlnfressor:
Type Westinghouse) •. Z-Cyl. Z-Cyl. ·. . ,. '" '" . '" . '" '" . . . .. '" .... · ....
tJj
l:Q

.. . . .
1Zl»
Capacity Cu. Ft• . • . . . 7-1/4 7-1/4 '" . '" '" '" '" • a a ,.
]~
. . . ..
OJ OJ • • OJ '"
'" <» • '" '"

Cooling . • . . . • . . . . . Water Water · .. . '" . . .. . . . .. '" '" 0 • ~ ...

'" .. t-'­
~1Zl
Mounting. . • . • • • • . . Engine Engine '" .. .. '" '" '" - -..- - -'"- '" .. . '" '" · .. . . · . . . .. '1:l n O-<
IUIUIZl
(lQ p: ~
. . '" . .
----~

Drive . . . . . . . . • . • . Belt Belt · . . . '" ~ . .. .. .. '" . .. .. · . . . ..

(1) 0
-.Jg~
tx:l
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L-UNE MOTOR TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Section A
Page 1

HYDRAULIC BRAKES

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM compensating port (C) and the pressure stroke
commences.
The hydraulic system used to actuate the brake Actual pressure is not built up until the fluid
mechanism consists of a compensating type displaced has caused all shoes to go into con­
master cylinder in which the hydraulic pressure tact with their drums. Additional pressure
is originated; individual wheel cylinders, in on the pedal produces hydraulic pressure within
which the hydraulic pressure is applied, which the brake system.
serve to actuate the brake shoes against the
br ake drum of each wheel; and the "Line" con­ Removal of operator's foot from the brake
sisting of steel tubing, flexible hose, brackets pedal after each brake application permits
and unions, interconnecting the master cylinder the brake pedal and push rod (A) to return
and wheel cylinders. The master cylinder and independently to their off-position.
wheel cylinders are fitted with pistons, all of The return of piston (B) and cup (D) is accom­
which are provided with cup packings, which plished by the piston return spring (I).
act as a seal to maintain pressure and prevent
loss of brake fluid. The piston for this type of unit is designed to
carry a primary cup (D) and a secondary cup
Depressing the brake pedal moves the piston (E). The construction of the piston is such that
within the master cylinder, thus displacing the reserve fluid from the tank passes through
brake fluid from the master cylinder through its vent (R) in a recessed area. Thus we have
outlet orifices, tubing and flexible hose con­ fluid on both sides of the primary cup. The
nections into the wheel cylinders. The brake secondary cup (E) is merely a seal to prevent
fluid, being noncompressible, enters each of loss of reserve fluid into boot (G).
the wheel cylinders, causing the cylinder pistons
to move outward and actuate the brake shoes. The combination type master cylinder is also
As pressure on the pedal is increased, greater known as a compensating type. Its primary
hydraulic pressure is built up within the wheel compensating function is to maintain a constant
cylinders, and consequently greater force is volume of fluid in the system at all times, re­
exerted against the shoes. gardless of expansion (heat) or contraction
(cold). The secondary compensating function is
When the pressure on the pedal is released. the replacement of additional fluid into the system
the brake shoe retracting springs return the brake to counterbalance any loss due to gravity seepage.
shoes to their normal or released position. The
return movement of the brake shoes, in turn, The return to off-position of piston (B) and cup
c·auses movement of the wheel cylinder pistons (D) is much faster in displaced volume than the
toward their released position. thus forcing return of the fluid through fitting (J) into the
the fluid back thru the tubing into the master master cylinder. A momentary vacuum is
cylinder. created in the cylinder barrel and additional
fluid is drawn into the system through the drilled
HydrauliC F~uid holes in piston (B) and past the lip of cup (D).
The operating fluid returns more slowly from
Always use genuine "Lockheed" or other high the wheel cylinders and lines back into the master
grade automotive type brake fluid. The use of cylinder barrel. Any excess is by-passed by port
other than genuine "Lockheed" or any high grade (C) into the reservoir. Thus we have a cylinder
automotive type brake fluid or the introduction of full of fluid for the next brake application.
mineral base oil into the system will cause
rubber parts to swell and become inoperative.

Combination Type Master Cylinder (Fig. 1)

The combination type master cylinder consists
of barrel and tank casting, double check valve
(L), piston cup return spring (I), piston cup (D),
piston (B), piston stop (p). boot (G) and connecting L
link (A). .
The fluid reservoir or supply tank is cast in­ IHllli!l"ot--J
tegral over the master cylinder barrel. A com­
bination filler and breather plug (N) permits
atmospheric pressure on the reserve fluid at
all times. A G E B D A·22934
Depression of the pedal causes piston (B) and
cup (D) to move forward in the cylinder barrel. Fig. I Typical Combination Type Master Cyl­
A very small forward movement of cup (D) closes inder.
PRINTED IN uNITED STA.TES OF AM£RtCA
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Page 2

Check Valve Boot Cup Piston spring

A double check valve is used in all master
cylinders of the compensating type. It is held
in the closed end of the master cylinder barrel
by the piston cup return spring.

The valve performs two functions:

It acts as~ a seal to prevent fluid or air being
drawn into the system through the bleeder screw
during the bleeding operation.

Fluid passed through the valve on the pressure

stroke can return into the master cylinder barrel
only by raising the entire valve from its seat.
The valve is held in place by the cup return
spring.
141--- Bleeder valve
When the pressure on the returning fluid drops A-22728
below 6 to 8 pounds, the spring closes the valve
and the system is under a slight pressure. This Fig. 3 - Typical Wheel Cylinder (Oouble-piston
pressure will not cause the shoes to drag. It is type) •
used to assure a positive seal at the wheel cylin­
der cup packings.
Repairs to Master and Wheel Cylinders
The valve does not control brake pedal move­
It is possible to rehone the majority of cyl­
ment. Do not try to remedy this complaint by
inders and place them in good working condition;
changing the valve.
however, this requires the use of up-to-date
honing equipment and plug gauges. A cylinder
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with certain models
hone kit is available under number SE-1679,and
of Hydrovacs the check valve is located in the
a set of plug gauges under number SE-IOOO.
Hydrovac slave cylinder tube; and where this
is the case, no check valve is used in the master If this equipment is not available, we recom­
cylinder. (See Hydrovac Specifications.) mend that the unit be taken to the nearest Wagner
Service Branch or Authorized Service Station
Wheel Cylinders (Fig. 2 and 3) for repairing,
Two types of wheel cylinders are used in the Cylinders and parts must not be washed in
hydraulic brake system. Different combinations gasoline, kerosene or oil. Use high-grade
of these two types of cylinders are used on denatured alcohol.
different model trucks. Fig. 2 illustrates a single
piston wheel cylinder, and Fig. 3 illustrates a Care
double piston wheel cylinder. The wheel cylinder
assembly is the unit that changes the applied Keep all lubricant and brake fluid away from
hydraulic pressure into mechanical force to brake linings.
actuate the brake shoes.
Inspect master cylinder at the time of making
brake adjustments -- for correct fluid level.
Fluid should be within 3/8" from bottom of filler
Piston

Piston spring
neck. Do not fill supply reservoir to top of filler
neck. Caution: When removing supply reser­
voir filler cap, extreme care must be used to
prevent dirt or moisture from entering master
cylinder.

Brake pedal Adjustment

When brake control system is in release position,
foot brake pedal should have 1/4" free travel
(Fig. 4) before the pressure stroke starts. This
free travel is required to prevent blocking of
compensating port in master cylinder. Brakes
will drag if compensating port becomes blocked
A-22743 due to pressure building up in the system.
Shorten pedal push-rod to allow piston to uncover
Fig.2 - Typical Wheel Cylinder (Single-piston compensating port, allowing fluid to escape into
ty pe). tank.
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Page 3

Fig. q - Brake Pedal Free Travel.

Bleeding The Lines (Also see Hydrovac Section)

Any air inside the hydraulic system must be
removed. Whenever a line has been discon­
nected at master cylinder, the entire system must Fig, 5
be bled at all wheels until all air is com.pletely
expelled. When a line has been disconnected
at any wheel cylinder, this cylinder together which the cleanliness is questionable should
with the cylinder on the opposite wheel must be never be used. Fluid should be replenished in
bled. Air in the system will cause a springy, supply reservoir after each cylinder is bled.
rubbery action of the brake pedal. Should a Should supply reservoir be drained during bleed­
sufficient quantity be introduced into the system, ing operation, air will enter the system and re­
the brake pedal will go to toe board under norm.al bleeding will then be necessary.
pressure.

Maintenance Hints
Fill master cylinder supply reservoir with
genuine Lockheed or any high grade automotive 1. PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR BOARD:
type brake fluid and see that it is kept at least
half full during entire bleeding operation.

(a) Normal wear of lining.

Use pressure-type brake bleeder where avail­ (b) Brake shoes not properly adjusted.
able. Attach bleeder tube to bleeder valve by (c) Leak in system.
pushing tube over the end of bleeder valve. (d) Air in system.
Allow tube to hang in a clean container, such (e) Pedal improperly set.
as a pint glass jar. Unscrew bleeder valve (f) No fluid in supply reservoir.
3/4 turn and depress brake pedal by hand, using
half strokes, allowing pedal to return slowly.
Pumping brake pedal forces fluid out into glass
jar, and carries with it any air which might be (a) When brake linings become worn it is
present in the system. Watch flow of fluid from necessary to set the shoes 'into closer
tube, the end of which should be kept below sur­ relation to bra.ke drums. This condition
face of fluid in pint bottle, and when all air is usually accompanied by the remark
bubbles cease to appear or when streamis a solid that it is necessary to pump the pedal
fluid mass, close bleeder valve. (See Fig. 5.) several times before a brake is obtained.
Shoes should be set in accordance with
instructions on ADJUSTMENTS FOR
Fluid withdrawn in bleeding operation should WEAR. Do not disturb anchor pins when
not be used again, unless absolutely certain ITlaking this adjustment. Adjustment
that it does not contain iITlpurities. Fluid of must be made while drums are cool.
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(b) In cases where the anchor pins have gradually build up and brakes drag.
been disturbed and the relation of the Shorten pedal push rod to allow piston
arc of the shoes to drums changed, lining to uncover compensating port, allowing
will wear rapidly and the braking ef­ fluid to return to tank.
ficiency of that particular wheel will be
reduced. To overcome this condition,
follow instructions as outlined in
MAJOR ADJUSTMENTS, brake shoe 3. ONE WHEEL DRAGS:
adjustment sections.

(c) A leak in the system will allow the

pedal, under pressure, to go to toe (a) Weak brake shoe return spring.
board gradually. If no leaks are found
at wheels or joints, remove master (b) Brake shoe set too close to drum.
cylinder and check bore of barrel for
scores or scratches. (c) Cups distorted.

(d) Air in the system will cause a springy, (d) Loose wheel bearings.
rubbery action of the pedal. Should a
sufficient quantity be introduced' into Remedy
the system, the pedal will go to toe
board under normal pressure. System (a) Springs sometimes lose their con­
should be bled, tracting power and take a set. Replace
spring.
(e) Brake pedals should be set to give the
correct amount of free movement before (b) Readjust shoes to proper clearance.
the pressure stroke starts. Excessive Do not change anchor pin setting unless
free movement reduces the active travel necessary.
of the master cylinder piston, which in
turn determines the amount of working (c) If in repairing wheel cylinders, kero­
fluid to be expelled from the master sene, gasoline and other fluids are used
cylinder into the lines or system. as a cleaner, instead of alcohol, the
cups will swell and distort. The return
(f) The fluid level in the supply reservoir action of the shoes will be retarded and
should be checked at regular intervals. the brake drum will heat. Replace
Should the reservoir become empty, air cups and wash unit in alcohol and dip all
will be introduced into the system, parts in fluid before reassembling.
necessitating bleeding.
(d) Tighten bearings.
Z. ALL BRAKES DRAG:

4. TRUCK PULLS TO ONE SIDE:

(a) Mineral oil in system.

(b) Pedal improperly set.

(a) Grease-soaked lining.

(b) Shoes improperly set.

(a) The introduction of mineral oil, such as
engine oil, kerosene, or any fluid with (c) Backing plates loose on axle.
a mj,neral base, into the system will
cause the cups to swell and distort, (d) Front spring U-bolts loose.
making it necessary to replace all cups
and flush system. (e) Different makes of lining.

(b) Directly ahead of the master cylinder (f) Tires not properly inflated.
piston cup (when in normal release
position) is a relief port. It is im­
perative that this port be open when the
brakes are released. Brake pedal (a) Replace with new lining of same make'.
should be set to give the proper free Grease-soaked linings cannot be sal­
movement before pressure stroke begins. vaged by washing or cleaning.
Should this port be blocked by piston
cup not returning to its proper release (b) Refer to MAJOR ADJUST1YlENTS, brake
position, the pressure in the system will shoe adjustment sections.
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(c) Loose backing plates perlTIit the brake 7. LIGHT PRESSURE ON PEDAL, SEVERE
asselTIbly to shift on the locating bolts. BRAKES:
This shifting changes the predeterlTIined
centers and causes unequal efficiency. Cause
Tighten backing plate and readjust shoes
with feeler gauge. (a) Brake shoes not properly adjusted.

(d) Loose spring U-bolts perlTIit the axle to (b) Loose backing plate on axles.
shift on the springs and run out of line.
This is noticed especially when a high (c) Grease-soaked lining.

braking torque is developed. Tighten

U-bolts at their proper location on RelTIedy

spring.
(a) Consult relTIedy (b) under No.4.
(e) Different ITIakes of linings have different
braking efficiency. Two different lTIakes. (b) Consult relTIedy (c) under No.4.
one with high efficiency and one with low
efficiency, would cause truck to pull to (c) Consult relTIedy (a) under No.4.
one side.

(f) All tires should be properly inflated.

5. SPRINGY, SPONGY PEDAL:

Cause

(a) Brakes shoes not properly adjusted.

(b) Air in systelTI.

RelTIedy

(a) Consult relTIedy (b) under No. 1.

(b) Consult relTIedy (d) under No.1.

6. EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON PEDAL, POOR

STOP:

Cause

(a) Brake shoes not properly adjusted.

(b) lITIpr oper lining.

(c) Oil in lining.

(d) Lining lTIaking partial contact.

RelTIedy

(a) Consult relTIedy (b) under No. 1.

(b) Specified linings have been developed

to give satisfactory service and no
changes should be lTIade in the field to
other lTIakes of linings.

(c) Replace shoes.

(d) RelTIove high spots.

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HYDROVAC POWER BRAKE SYSTEM

Atmo.phere control
. line

Bleeder valve.
'Trailer brake
conoectioo plug -----_3­
'Contr~1 vah'e--_ _ _ _ _ _....:
End plate

Atmosphere i81e1 _ _ _---.,;...

From Bir deaner

vac.uum lource

Fig. I - Exterior View of Third Series ("C" Series) Single 6-3fij"

Diameter Piston Hydrovac ~o. ~7qOOO (Fig. 2 illustrates the Interior
Details of the Above Unit.)

Colllrol valve piston

. Diaphragm retlD'D spring

Bleeder valve
Outlet to wheel
.cylind;rs .

VaC1l1llllilktoD
Lubrication plug

Cylinder sheD A-23201 •

Fig. 2 - Sectional View of Third Series ("C R Series) Single 6-3/qn

Diameter Piston Hydrovac No. 37QOOO.
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Atmosphere control line

Trailer brake "" ~.'UllU"l sheD

connection plug
Piston guide tube

Atmosphere inlet _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.....}.;;::­

from air cleaner

----F.".1 plate
Bleeder u.l.,.---"\.

Outlet to wheel __--~.

cylinders
bolt
Inlet from master

A-22B1B

Fig. 3 - Exterior View of Third Series ("C" Series) Single 9-1/2"

Diameter Guided Piston Hydrovacs H~'s. 375278 and 375279.

Clamp bolt

Push rod---------rJI Outlet to

wheel cylinders
Vacuum piston-----:+:-l:~!!

Lubrication plug--~~U

Cylinder shell-----.../
Vacuum inlet from vacuum source
(Inlet drawn out of position)
A-22737

Fig. ~ - Sectional View of Third Series ("C" Series) Single 9-1/2"

Diameter Guided Piston Hydrovacs No's, 375278 and 375279.

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Atmosphere inlet to
fast application valve
from enaine air
deaner
valve

Atmosphere
wei .~_'JIIII"'l:'lll!'l""
from engine -"'~-
air clellDer

Lubrication
pilIP

Fig. 5 - Exterior View of Third Series ("C" Series) Tandem 9-1/2 u

Di~meter Cyl inder Hydrovacs No's. 374229 and 374230.

BLEEDER VALVE-"

Fig, 6 - Sectional View of Third Series ("C" Series) Tandem 9-1/2"

Diameter Cyl inder Hydrovacs No's. 374229 and 374230.
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HYDROVAC POWER BRAKE SYSTEM

must be allowed to snap back MQUICKLY"
(Bendix Hydrovacs Third Series IICI!
to be released position. This rapid return of
Nos. 374000, 375278, 375279,
the pedal and master cylinder piston allows
374229 and 374230)
the master cylinder barrel to receive brake
fluid from the master cylinder reservoir on
the return stroke and not just draw fluid back
Hydrovac Power Brake Units
out of the lines when the pedal is released.
(Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Continue bleeding until all of the air is

The hydrovac is installed on vehicles having the expelled, close bleeder valve. Repeat
conventional hydraulic brake system to make bleeding operation at bleeder valve No.2,
available to the operator a greater pressure making sure the master cylinder fluid
on the hydraulic brake system than could be reservoir is kept full of brake fluid.
exerted by foot pressure alone.
4. Bleed the wheel brake cylinders in any con­
Description venient order. NOTE: Fluid withdrawn
in the bleeding operation should not be used
The hydrovac is a hydraulic-vacuum power again.
braking unit which is connected to the truck or
bus braking system by a hydraulic line from
the vehicle brake master cylinder to the hydro­ Lubrication
vac and a hydraulic line from the hydrovac to the
wheel cylinders of the vehicle brake system. It has been definitely established that lubrication
Vacuum for operation of the hydrovac is obtained is highly important in hydrovac maintenance
from the engine intake manifold. The hydrovac is and that neglectofthis service adverselya£fects
a self-contained unit having no external rods performance.
or levers exposed to dirt or moisture to rust
and corrode. Hydrovacs shOUld be lubricated as follows:

Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate the single piston 6-3/4" 1. Single piston 6-3/4 11 diameter hydrovacs
diameter hydrovac. should be lubricated once a year (prefer­
ably before cold weather) or every 20,000
Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate the single guided piston miles, whichever occurs first.
9-1/2" diameter hydrovac.
2. Single piston 9-1/2 I! diameter hydrovacs
Figs. 5 and 6 illustrate the tandem piston 9-1/2" should be lubricated every six (6) months
diameter hydrovac. or every 10,000 miles, whichever occurs
first. One of these lubrication periods
Bleeding Instructions should occur just prior to the start of cold
weather.
Bleed the hydrovac and wheel cylinders with
the engine stopped, bleeding the hydrovac first 3. The tandem piston hydrovac s should be lu­
at the two bleeder valves (Figs. 2, 4 and 6) in bricated once a year (preferably before
the control valve and in the slave cylinder in cold weather) or every 20,000 miles, which­
the following manner: ever occurs first.

1. Attach bleeder tube to bleeder valve No.1 The lubrication service should be performed
by pushing the end of ·tube over the bleeder with the hydrovac mounted on the vehicle, with
valve. the engine stopped, and brakes released.

2. Insert the end of bleeder tube in a con­ Single piston hydrovacs have one pipe plug in the
tainer containing a small amount of brake cylinder shell (Figures 2 and 4), remove pipe
fluid. plug and fill cylinder with vacuum cylinder oil
to the level of the bottom of the hole. Replace
3. Unscrew the ble'Cder valve 3/4 turn and pipe plug. Tandem piston hydrovacs have two
depress brake pedal by hand. Allow the pipe plugs, one in the end plate below control
pedal to return quickly to the MOFF" valve and the other in the center plate between
position. the vacuum cylinders (Fig. 5). Remove pipe
plugs and fill cylinder with vacuum cylinder
NOTE: Bleeding instructions for all vehicles oil to the level of the bottom of the holes. Re­
having the residual check valve located in the place pipe plugs.
master cylinder recommend allowing the
brake pedal to return to the "OFF" position NOTE: The quantities of oil required are
slowly. However, in brake systems where automatically controlled by the position of
the residual check valve is located in the pipe plugs. They are located so as to es­
hydrovac slave cylinder end the brake pedal tablish the proper oil level.
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HYDROVAC OIL CAPACITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

APPROXIMA TE OIL CAPACITY !

HYDROVAC SIZE
END CHAMBER CENTER CHAMBER

6-3/4 11 Diam.
I ounce None
Single Piston

9-1/211 Diam.
2 ounces None
Single Piston

9-112" Diam.
2 ounces 4 ounces
Tandem Piston

Hydrovac Air Inlet Filter (Fig. 7).

On all hydrovac installations, a filter is pro­
vided to clean the air entering the power chamber Hair filter
whenever the brakes are applied. This filter element
is located on the inside of cab below driver's
seat. The air cleaner should be inspected every
1000 miles. If air passages are restricted, re­
move the air cleaner, dismantle and thoroughly
clean all parts in a cleaning solvent and allow
to drip dry. Then saturate the air cleaning
elelTI.ent with a light oil, reassemble and install
on vehicle.
Screen

NOTE: Where the air inlet line is connected Fig. 7 - Hydrovac"Air Inlet Fi Iter.
to the engine air filter, servicing the air filter
as outlined in the Fuel System Maintenance
Section will suffice,

CAUTION: All hose connections lTI.ust be secure

and leak-proof.

Vacuum Line Oil Bath Air Cleaner (Fig. 8).

On trucks having a separate air cleaner for
the vacuum line, this unit is located on the engine
side of cowl at upper right hand corner. The
vacuum line air cleaner prevents any dirt or
foreign lTI.atter being drawn into intake manifold
when the brakes are applied. In normal operation,
service the cleaner every 5000 miles by re­
moving oil reservoir, cleaning thoroughly in a
suitable cleaning solution or kerosene and re­
filling with clean engine oil to indicated level
on side of reservoir (Fig. 8). Use same grade of
oil as used in engine crankcase.

CAUTION: Be sure that reservoir seats per­

fectly against gasket and that clamp is correctly
installed after completing service operation.
Should a leak occur, the engine performance and
hydrovac operation will be seriously affected.

Vacuum Connection Service

Rernove the vacuum connection elbow from the
intake manifold every 10,000 miles and in­
spect the elbow and vacuum line for any possible
obstruction. Clean the elbow and reinstall. Fig. 8 - Vacuum Line Oil Bath Air Cleaner.
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BRAKE TROUBLE CHART FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDROVAC UNITS

TRUCK BRAKE TROUBLES ARE EASILY DIAGNOSED

IF THE COMPLAINT IS UNDERSTOOD.

THEY WILL ALWAYS SHOW UP IN ONE OR MORE

OF THE FOUR WAYS LISTED BELOW.

THE DRIVER MAY REPORT OTHER SYMPTOMS, BUT

THESE WILL NOT HELP IN YOUR ANALYSIS.

BE SURE TO HAVE THE DRIVER TELL YOU WHICH

OF THESE FOUR CONDITIONS HE HAS NOTICED.

IF AT ALL POSSIBLE; DRIVE THE TRUCK AND ACTU­

ALLY FEEL THE CONDITION.

THE "FOUR WAYS"

OR CONDITIONS
POSSIBLE SOURCE OF TROUBLE I

1- Vacuum failure due to:

(a) Faulty vacuum check valve.
(b) Collapsed vacuum hose.
No.1

(c) Plugged vacuum fittings.

Hard Pedal
2-Bound-up pedal shaft.
3-Glazed linings.
4-Grease or brake fluid on linings.
5-Hydrovac trouble.

No. 2
I-Grease or brake fluid on linings.

2-Scored drums.

3-Anchor pins bound-up.

IIGrabby" Brakes

4-Hydrovac valve trouble.

I-Brakes need adjustment.

2-Air in hydraulic system.
No.3

3 -Hydraulic leak.
4-Master cylinder fluid - reservoir needs replen­
Pedal Goe s to Floor
ishing.
or almost to floor
5-Cracked drum.
6-Hydrovac leakage.

I-Master cylinder compensating - post covered or

plugged.
No.4 2-Anchor pins bound-up.
3-Bound-up brake pedal shaft.
Brakes Fail 4-Brakes improperly adjusted.
to Release 5-Faulty hydraulic check valve - at master cylinder
or hydrovac.
6-Hydrovac valve or ball check trouble.
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Hydrovac Check 4. Brakes:

The following data will assist in the check­ Check brake shoe adjustment for proper
ing of brake systems utilizing the Hydrovac clearances. Excessive shoe clearance will
Power Unit. The unit should be checked on the cause loss of pedal reserve travel. Insuf­
vehicle to determine that the trouble is not ficient shoe clearance may cause dragging
elsewhere in the brake system. The various brakes.
units of the brake system should be checked
individually for damage or misadjustment be­
fore proceeding with the hydrovac check.

A good quick way to check the hydrovac, to

determine whether it is operating at all, is as
follows:

1. With the vehicle parking brake applied,

clutch released, and trarlsmission in neu­
tral position; press the brake pedal to about
a medium brake application and hold.

2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" and start

the engine.

3. Sho rtly afte r the engine starts. the brake

pedal pressure will be felt to relieve it­
self. This is caused by the Hydrovac pick­
ing up the brake application. The relief
or movement is quite noticeable when the
hydrovac is functioning properly.

If no movement or relief is felt at the brake

pedal when making the above check, it is good
practice to check the brake system further be­
fore centering attention on the hydrovac unit.
Check as follows:

1. Master Cylinder Piston Rod Clearance:

Make certain linkage is properly adjusted
to permit opening of compensating port
with brake pedal in normal full released
position. Failure to properly uncover the
compensating port may cause sufficient
pressure to be maintained in the brake
system to hold the hydrovac valve in a
partially applied position and thus cause
dragging brakes.

2. Restricted Vacuum Lines:

Check for vacuum at the hydrovac by dis­
connecting the vacuum line at the hydrovac
vacuum connection fitting and holding a
thumb over the line, with the engine run­
ning. If no vacuum exists, or if air flow
is slow, check vacuum line to manifold for
kinks in tUbing and collapsed liners in
hoses. Also test the check valve to be sure
it opens. Check fitting at engine manifold
for restriction.

3. Restricted Air Line and Air Cleaner:

Disconnect the air cleaner line at the hy­
drovac and blow into the line. If the line
is restricted, check for collapsed hose or
tubing. Clean or replace air cleaner.
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AIR BRAKES
(For Description and Operation see Shop Talk No. 24)
AIR BRAKE EQUIPMENT Slack Adjusters
Air brake equipznent on trucks and truck­ Slack adjusters provide a quick and easy
tractors provides a zneans of controlling the znethod of adjusting the brakes to coznpensate
brakes through the znediuzn of coznpressed air. for brake lining wear. One slack adjuster is
Air brake equipznent consists of a group of used for the brakes on each wheel.
devices. Sozne znaintain a supply of coznpressed
air, sozne direct and control the flow of the Cocks
coznpressed air, and others transforzn the en­
ergy of coznpressed air into the znechanical Cut-out cocks are used in the trailer con­
forceandznotionnecessary to apply the brakes. nection lines to perznit these lines to be closed
Different types and sizes of devices are used when they are not being used. Reservoir drain
on different types of vehicles to zneet the oper­ cocks are used also, znounted at the bottozn of
ating requireznents, but they are all fundaznen­ the reservoir. The drain cocks perznit drain­
tally the sazne. Following are the devices ing the oil and water which collects in the res­
coznprising a typical truck or truck-tractor air ervoir.
brake systezn, with a brief description of the
function of each device.
Tubing and Tubing Fittings
Compressor
Tubing and tubing fittings connect the
The coznpressor supplies the coznpressed different air brake devices in the air brake
air to operate the brakes. systezn.

Governor
Hose, Hose Fittings, Hose Couplings and
The governor controls the coznpression of Dummy Couplings
air by the coznpressor. Although the coznpres­
sor runs continuously when the engine is run­ Flexible hose lines and hose fittings are
ning, the governor, acting in conjunction with used where it is necessary to have an air line
the unloading znechaniszn in the coznpressor between two points of the vehicle which change
cylinder head, stops and starts the coznpression their position in relation to one another. Hose
of air by the coznpressor when the desired znax­ lines also znake connections between two ve­
iznuzn and zniniznuzn air pressures are present hicles, and in such cases they are provided with
in the air brakesystezn. hose couplings to perznit the connections to be
easily connected or disconnected. DUITIITIY
Brake Valve couplings seal the hose coupling s against the
entrance of dirt when the hose couplings are
The brake valve controls the air pressure not in use. DUITIITIY couplings on the back of
being delivered to the brake chaznbers and in tractor cabs also provide a place for attaching
this way controls the operation of the brakes. the free ends of connecting hose that is not,
being used.
Quick Release Valve
The quick release valve speeds the release Safety Valve
of air pressure frozn the front wheel brake
chaznbers. The safety valve protects the air brake
systezn against excessive air pressure.
Relay Valve
Reservoirs
The relay valve speeds the application and
release of air pressure frozn the rear wheel Reservoirs store the coznpressed air until
brake chaznbers. it is needed for brake operation and provide
sufficient air pressure to znake several brake
Brake Chambers and Brake Cylinders applications even after the engine has stopped.

Brake chaznbers and brake cylinders trans­ Air Gage

forzn the ener gy of coznpres sed air into the zne­
chanical force andznotionnecessary to apply the The air gage znounted on the instruznent
brakes. One brake chaznber or one brake cylin­ panel of the vehicle registers the pressure in
der is used to operate the brakes on each wheel. the ai r brake systezn.
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Air Supply Valve In the case of the relay valve (6-wheel

models), the connections lead to tee connections
In some cases the air supply valve is in­ and from there to each of the four rear brake
cluded to provide an easy means of obtaining chambers.
compressed air from the air brake system for
such purposes as tire inflation. When the pressure built up in the brake
chambers and acting against the brake valve
Low Pressure Indicator diaphragm is enough to compress the regulat­
ing spring, the diaphragm moves upward, allow­
The low pressure indicator is often pro­ ing the inlet valve to close by action of its
vided to warn the driver by sounding a buzzer spring.
or by lighting a warning light if for any reason
the air pressure in the air brake system falls The exhaust valve remains closed by action
below a safe operating point. of the inlet valve spring and tilting of the rock­
er arm. Further increase of brake chamber
Stop Light Switch pressure is thus prevented. If, however, there
should be leakage from the brake chambers or
The air operated stop light switch provides piping, while the brake valve lever remains in
a simple means of controlling the stop lights of this position, the resulting drop in pressure
the vehicle. under the brake valve diaphragm will cause the
regulating spring to again unseat the inlet valve
Air Horn and restore the lost pressure.

On some vehicles the air horn is included Release

to provide an effective warning signal.
When the foot is removed from the brake
Alcohol Evaporator pedal, the brake valve lever is moved back
toward normal position again, which relieves
On some vehicles the alcohol evaporator the tension on the regulating spring so that the
is included to prevent moisture freezing in the diaphragm will be moved upward to its normal
air brake system. position by brake chamber pressure under­
neath it. This permits the exhaust valve to be
OPERATION OF THE AIR BRAKE
unseated by its spring which opens brake cham­
EQUIPMENT
ber line to atmosphere and allows air to ex­
haust from the brake chambers.
Charging
If the brake valve lever is moved all the
The reservoirs are charged with air by the way back to normal position and left there (foot
compressor. The reservoir air has access to entirely removed from brake pedal), the brakes
the inlet valve chamber of the brake valve and will entirely release, but if moved only part
the inlet valve is then held closed by the tension way back (foot pressure eased), the brakes will
of its spring and air pressure. only partially release, Le., the exhaust valve
will remain open until the brake chamber pres­
Service Application sure has reduced to such an amount as will no
longer hold the diaphragm up, whereupon the
When it is desired to apply the brakes, foot regulating spring will move the diaphragm,
pressure is applied to the brake pedal, which with rocker arm, downward again and close the
action is carried through the brake rod pulling exhaust valve.
up on the lever of the brake valve. This com­
presses the spring, deflects the diaphragm The brake chamber line to the rear wheels
downward, and through the medium of the rock­ is released only up to the quick release valve or
er arm closes the exhaust valve and opens the relay valve. This allows the diaphragm to un­
inlet valve. Air is thereby admitted from the seat, uncovering the exhaustportthrough which
reservoir to the brake valve, thence out the two the rear brake chambers are then exhausted.
side outlets to the front and rear brake cham­
bers. The power thus exerted against the brake
chamber diaphragms or pistons forces the push
rods out, rotating the camshafts to apply the
brakes. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
In flowing to the rear brake chambers the
air pressure passes through the quick release Operating the brakes of an air-braked ve­
valve ente ring at the top, deflecting the dia­ hicle differs very little from operating the
phragm and its seat to seal the exhaust open­ brakes of a passenger car. Because operation
ing while the air pressure passes around the of the brake pedal requires very little physical
diaphragm to the two side connections, each effort, proper control of the brakes is easily
leading to a brake chamber. accomplished.
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The distance the brake pedal is depressed COMPRESSOR (TYPE U)

determines the amount of air pressure deliv­

ered to the brake chambers, and the brake
chamber pressure determines the braking
force. Thus the driver may definitely control
the brakes of the vehicle by keeping in mind
the fact that he is operating a brake valve
capable of giving finely graduated brake con­
trol and making full use of this feature.

An air-braked vehicle should not be moved

unless the air gage shows at least 60 pounds
air pressure in the air brake system, because
the brakes are not fully effective at lower
pressures. While operating the vehicle, the
driver should periodically observe the air
pressure registered by the dash gage, to be
sure it is being maintained properly. If the air
pressure drops to a low point, or if the warn­
ing buzzer or light signifies the pressure is
low, the vehicle should be stopped and the
trouble corrected.

The best stop results when the brake ap­

plication is as hardat firstas the speed, condi­
tion of the road, and passenger comfort permits,
and then graduated off as the speed decreases.
As the stop is completed, there should be only Fig. I - Air Compressor Installed.
sufficient air pressure in the brake chambers
to hold the vehicle stationary. The brakes must IDENTIFICATION. All Bendix - Westing­
never be applied lightly at first and the braking house compressors are identified by the number
pressure increased as the speed decreases, as stamped on the name plate riveted to the side
this will result in a very rough stop. of the crankcase. Name plates also show the
serial number and type of the compressor but
The brake pedal should not be "fanned," as compressors cannot be identified by the serial
this merely wastes compressed air and has no number or the type designation.
bearing on correct br.aking results. The type designation shown on the name
plate is in accordance with the following:
The brake pedal should not be fully de­
pressed except in cases of emergency as this Type
Number Rated Type
causes full braking force to be delivered to the of Lu- Type
of Ca- of
wheels and this should not be necessary in Com- bri- of
Cylin- pac- Mount­
cation Cooling
ordinary service. ders !pres- ity ing
sor
Normally the engine is used to assist the 2 or 3 U Eng.- 4,6, Flange-F Air-A
brakes by not disengaging the clutch until the E or 7-114 Horiz. -H Water-W
engine reaches idling speed. self-S orl2 Verti­
cal-V
In the event a trailer breaks away from a
truck or tractor, the driver must immediately Thus a 2 UE 7-1/4 VW compressor is a two­
apply the brakes and bring the truck or tractor cylinder, type U, engine-lubricated compressor
to a stop. Then the truck or tractor should be with a displacement of 7-114 cubic feet per
held with the hand brake while the cut-out cocks minute at 1250 r.p.m., vertically mounted and
in the emergency and service lines are closed. water-cooled.
The truck or tractor air brake system will then
be recharged to normal pressure.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND

TROUBLE SHOOTING

When disconnecting trailers from trucks or Daily Service

tractors, the emergency feature of the air brake (a) International trucks are usually
system on the trailer is often used to lock the equipped with the engine lubricated type air
trailer brakes. This is approved practice but compressor, however, if the compressor is of
the air brake system mustnotbe depended upon the self-lub ricated type, check the oil level in
to hold a vehicle parked. The parking brake the compressor crankcase and replenish if nec­
must always be applied or the wheels blocked. essary.
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(b) Should it be nec e s sa ry to d rain the (d) ReITlove cOITlpressor discharge valve
engine cooling systeITl to prevent freezing, al­ cap nuts and check for presence of excessive
ways drain the cOITlpressor cylinder head (see carbon. If excessive carbon is found, clean the
Fig. I). COITlpressor cylinder head; also check COITl­
pressor discharge line for carbon and clean or
replace the discharge line if necessary.
Every Month or After Each 2,000 Miles
(a) Service cOITlpressor air strainer. Re­ Inspection
ITlove and wash all parts including curled hair
in cleaning solvent. Saturate curled hair with 1. Be sure cOITlpressor air strainer is
clean engine oil and squeeze dry before re­ clean and properly installed. Also be sure
placing it in the strainer. blanking covers and gaskets are installed on
all strainer openings not being used in the COITl­
(b) If COITlpressor is the self-lubricated pressor intake ITlanifold.
type, drain and flush COITlpressor crankcase
and refill with clean engine oil. z. With cOITlpressor running, check for
noisy operation and oil or water leaks.
(c) Check cOITlpressor ITlounting and drive
for alignITlent, belt tension, etc. Adjust if nec­ 3. Check unloader valve clearance.
essary.
4. Check cOITlpre ssor drive for alignITlent,
belt tension, etc.

5. Check to be sure cOITlpressor ITlounting

bolts are secure.

Operating Tests
Because of the ITlany different types of
air brake systeITls found on different types of
vehicles, it is difficult to set up any specific
series of tests to deterITline the serviceability
of a COITlpressor on a vehicle. Failure of the
cOITlpressor to ITlaintain norITlal air pressure
in the air brake systeITl of a vehicle usually
denotes loss in efficiency due to wear, provided
DISCHARGE
leakage in the reITlainder of the systeITl is not
PORT

excessive. Another sign of wear is excessive

oil passing. lfeitherof these conditions develop
and inspection shows the reITlainder of the air
brake equipITlent to be in good condition, the
cOITlpressor ITlust be repaired or replaced.
Fig. 2 - Adjusting Compressor Unloading Valve
Clearance.
Air Leakage Tests
1. Excessive leakage past the discharge
Every Six Months or After Each 10,000 Miles valves can be detected by fully charging the air
brake systeITl and then with the engine stopped,
(a) If the cOITlpressor is lubricated froITl carefully listening at the COITlpressor for the
the engine, dean oil supply line to cOITlpressor. sound of escaping air. This ITlust be done in a
quiet place and if air pressure can be heard
(b) Check cOITlpressor unloading valve escaping inside the COITlpressor, the discharge
clearance and adjust if necessary (Fig. Z). valve leakage is excessive, and the cOITlpressor
Clearance ITlust be 0.010 inch ITliniITluITl to cylinder head or the cOITlplete COITlpressor ITlust
0.015 inch ITlaxiITluITl. To adjust clearance, be replaced.
loosen lock nuts and turn adjusting screws until
proper clearance is obtained. Then tighten Z. With the airbrake systeITlfully charged
lock nuts. Clearance can be checked only when (governor cut out) coat the unloading box cover
governor is cut in (coITlpressor not unloaded). with soapsuds to check for leakage past the
Check unloading valve lever for binding. unloading diaphragITls. Leakage of a one-inch
soap bubble in three seconds is perITlissible.
(c) If cOITlpressor is the self-lubricated If excessive leakage is found, the cOITlpressor
type, service crankcase breather. Wash breath­ cylinder head or cOITlplete cOITlpressor should
er in cleaning solvent. be repaired or replaced.
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Trouble Shooting BRAKE VALVE

(See Fig. 3)
Dirty intake strainer. Description
Excessive carbon in com.­ The brake valve is fitted with a lever suit­
pressor cylinder head or
able for connecting to the brake pedal. The
discharge line.
pedal controls the m.ovem.ent of an inlet valve
and exhaust valve which in turn controls the
Di valves leaking.
air pressure being delivered to or released
Com.pressor fails
from. the brake cham.bers on the vehicle. To
to m.aintain Excessive wear.
fully apply the brakes, the brake pedal m.ust be
adequate pres­
fully depressed; whereas when the pedal is
sure in the air Drive belt slipping.
only partially depressed, correspondingly less
brake system..
braking force is developed. In other words,
No clearance at com.pressor
unloading valves.

Unloading valves stuck open.

Excessive leakage of unload­

ing valves.
Boot-·-_ _:a..
Excessive wear.

Dirty air strainer.

Excessive oil pressure.

Oil return line or passage to

Com.pressor crankcase plugged.

passes exces­
sive oil. Com.pressor crankcase
flooded.

from. engine
Air inlet from. ~.~. . . .
reservoir ~
Oil rings im.properly in­
stalled. Fig. 3 - Brake Valve.

the farther the driver depresses the pedal, the

Back lash in drive coupling greater the air pressure delivered to the brake
or drive gears. cham.bers and the m.ore effective the brake ap­
plication. At any tim.e the brakes of the vehicle
Loose drive pulley. m.ay be partially released by the driver per­
m.itting the, brake pedal to partially return
Noisy operation. Excessive carbon in cylinder towards released position or they m.ay be en­
head or discharge line. tirely released by perm.itting the pedal to re­
turn to full released position. In this m.anner
Worn or burnt-out bearings. the am.ount of force being applied to the brakes
of the vehicle is always under control of the
Excessive wear. driver.

Preventive Maintenance
De f e c t i v e unloading dia-
Every Month or After Each 2,000 Miles
Excessive clearance at un­ (a) Lubricate all linkage between the brake
Com.pressor loading valves. valve and brake pedal; also lubricate the brake
does not valve lever pin.
unload. Unloading cavity plugged with
carbon. (b) Check to be sure that no strain is
placed on the brake valve lever, because the
Unloading m.echanism. bind­ lower edge of the lever cap strikes the cover
ing or stuck. when the brake pedal is fully depressed. Adjust
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pedal stop or linkage, if necessary, to prevent 2. Hold brake pedal at several different
this interference. After any adjustment, check positions between release position and fully de­
brake valve delivery pressure. pressed position and observe that intermediate
delivered pressures between five and seventy
(c) Be sure the brake valve lever strikes
pounds aredefinitelydeterminedby the position
the cover of the valve' when the brake pedal is
in which the brake pedal is held.
in released position. If necessary, adjust pedal
rod length.
Leakage Tests

Lever pin ...-. --.,.. l. With brakes released, coat the exhaust
port with soapsuds.

2. With brakes fully applied, coat the ex­

haust port with soapsuds.

3. Leakage in excess of a one-inch soap

bubble in one second is not permis sible in either
of these tests. If excessive leakage is found,
the brake valve must be repaired or replaced.

Diaphragm _ . _ - j 7 i ­ 4. With brakes applied check for leakage

out the top of the brake valve. No leakage is
Return spring ---RH~a~;t
permissible. If leakage is found, the brake
Seal---ti~m~aJi!.~ valve must be replaced.

BRAKE VALVE

(Hand Operated) Type HP

Seal-----­
Description
Type HP brake valves (Fig. 5) are used for
A.22837 controlling the brakes on a trailer independent­
Fig. ~ - Sectional View Of Brake Valve. ly of the brakes on the towing vehicle. They
are usually mounted on the steering column or
Testing For Serviceability
on the dash and the driver may put the handle
in anyone of several positions between brakes
Operating Tests
released and brakes fully applied position so
1. Check the delivery pressure of the the brakes on the trailer are kept applied until
brake valve using an accurate airpressure test the brake valve handle is returned to release
gage. On vehicles having trailer connections position. The distance the brake valve handle
the test gage may be conveniently connected to is moved in a clockwise direction toward ap­
the service line outlet at the rear of the ve­ plied position determines the severity of the
hicle. Note that the first movement of the brake brake application. The driver may, therefore,
pedal towards applied position, after the slack control the brakes on the trailer as the speed,
is taken up, causes the brake valve to deliver load, and road conditions require.
approximately five pounds air pressure. Note
that approximately full reservoir pressure is
.. m=====~ __
delivered by the brake valv~ when the brake
pedal is fully depressed. If the brake valve -------HANDLE
does not deliver approximately full reservoir
pressure, when the brake pedal is fully de­
pressed, adjust the pesal stop or linkage so as fRIGION LOCK
to increase the travel of the brake valve lever.
This should increase the delivered pressure.
On some vehicles the pedal stop is so arranged
as to prevent the brake valve from delivering
full reservoir pressure. This arrangement
.:!~~iliiiii~-.L.._~_ EXHAUST VALVE
must not be altered on such vehicles unless a
higher delivery pressure is desired in order to riliicr-+----INlET VALVE
increase the effectiveness of the brakes. When
making this adjustment, be sure no strain is
placed on the valve lever due to the edge of the
lever cap striking the cover when the brake
pedal is fully depressed. Also be sure the brake
valve lever returns to full release position when ==-__ INLET PORT

the brake pedal is released. Fig. 5 - Sectional View Of Hand Brake Value.
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Testing for Serviceability (Hand Brake Valve) INLET PORT

Operating Tests
1. Check the delivery pressure of the
brake valve using an accurate air pressure test
gage. The test gage may be conveniently con­
BRAKE BRAKE
nected to the service line outlet at the rear of CHAMBER CHAMBER
the vehicle. With the brake valve handle moved PORT PORT
to its fully applied position, the brake valve
must deliver at least sixty pounds pressure.

2. Move the brake valve handle to several

different positions between fully applied and
fully released positions and observe that the
air pressure registered by the test gage varies
in accordance with the position to which the Fig. 6 - Sectional View Of Quick Release Valve.
handle is moved.
Operating Tests
Leakage Tests
Apply the brakes and observe that when the
1. With brake valve handle in released brakes are released, air pressure is quickly
position. coat the exhaust port with soap suds exhausted through the exhaust port of the valve.
to check for leakage. Be sure the exhaust port is not restricted in
any way.
2. With brake valve handle in fully applied
position, coat the exhaust port with so,ap suds to The valve must be tested at regular inter­
check for leakage. vals for leakage by applying soapsuds on the
exhaust port with the brakes applied. On re­
3. Leakage in excess of a one inch soap leasing the brakes see that the valve releases
bubble in one second is not permissible in either immediately with the corresponding return
of these tests. If excessive leakage is found it movement of the foot pedal. Leakage may be
will usually be caused by dirty or worn valves caused by dirt in the valve or a defective dia­
or valve seats and the inlet and exhaust valve phragm. As a rule the diaphragm should be
assembly or the complete brake valve must be replaced at least once every year.
repaired or replaced. Leakage due to dirty
valves and valve seats may be corrected by The air line from the brake valve to the
removing the inlet and exhaust valve assembly rear wheel chambers is released back to the
and cleaning the valves and valve seats. Leak­ quick release valve. This allows the .diaphragm
age due to worn valves maybe corrected by in­ in the quick release valve to unseat, uncovering
stalling a new inlet and exhaust valve assembly. the exhaust port in the valve and permitting the
If the valve seats are pitted or worn excessive­ air in the brake chambers to escape quickly at
ly or if the installation of a new inlet and ex­ the quick release valve.
haust valve assembly does not correct the
leakage, the brake valve must be repaired or On some trucks air is released from the
replaced. front wheel brake chambers back through the
lines to the foot brake valve and exhausted at
that point. Where this is the case, the quick
release valve housing installed at the front of
QUICK RELEASE VALVE the vehicle serves merely as a connector and
does not contain either a diaphragm or dia­
phragm spring and the exhaust opening in the
Description quick release valve housing is closed with a
The purpose of the quick release valve is to plug.
reduce the time required to release the brakes
by hastening the exhaust of air pressure from IMPORTANT: DO NOT REMOVE' THIS
the brake chambers. It is most commonly used PLUG, TO DO SO WILL RENDER THE FRONT
with front wheel brake chambers. WHEEL BRAKES INOPERATIVE.

The valve consists of a body containing a Leakage Tests

spring loaded diaphragm so arranged as to per­
mit air pressure to flow through the valve in 1. With brakes released, coat the exhaust
one direction; but when the supply pressure is port with soapsuds to determine leakage.
reduced, the air which has passed through the 2. With the brakes fully applied, coat the
valve is permitted to escape through the ex­ exhaust port with soapsuds to determine leak­
haust port (Fig. 6). age.
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3. Leakage in excess of a one-inch. soap in pressure and raises, lowers, or completely

bubble in one second is not permissible in either exhausts the air pressure in the rear brake
of these tests. If excessive leakage is found, chambers as the brake valve raises, lowers,
the relay valve must be repaired or replaced. or completely exhausts air pressure from it.

DOUBLE CHECK VALVE 'BRAKE VALvE PORT

Description
A double check valve is used on the tractor
truck at the frame side rail (Fig. 7). It is con­
nected into the air lines from the relay valve DIAPHRAGM
DIAPHRAGM GUIDE
:~~i~~~f~ ~~!l

to the trailer lines. The purpose of the double g..==-;---BY.PASS PORi

check valve is to control the brakes on the GUIDE RING

trailer or towed load. If the double check valve

were not used when one of the brake valves was EXHAUST PORi
moved to its applied position, air pressure
SUPPLY VALVE
from the reservoir would escape through the
exhaust port of the other brake valve, whose RESERVOIR PORT -----+-!!~~~
exhaust valve would be open. When the double
check valve is used and one of the brake valves
is moved to the applied position, the double 1.·9357

check valve blocks off the line leading to the

other brake valve, in this manner preventing Fig. 8 - Sectional View Of Relay Valve.
any loss of air pressure through the open ex­
haust valve of the brake valve not being oper­ Testing for Serviceability
ated. Operating Tests
1. With the air brake system charged,
apply brakes and check to be sure the rear
wheel brakes controlled by the relay valve ap­
ply promptly.
2. Release brakes and check to be sure
air pressure is exhausted from the exhaust
port of the relay valve promptly.

Leakage Tests
1. With brakes released, coat the exhaust
OUTLEI
port with soapsuds to determine leakage.
2. With brakes fully applied, coat the ex­
Fig. 7 - Sectional View Of Double Check Valve. haust port with soapsuds to determine leakage.
Testing 3. Leakage in excess of a one-inch soap
bubble in one second- is not permissible in either
With the brake system fully charged and of these tests. If excessive leakage is found, the
both brake valves in released position, move relay valve must be repaired or
one of the brake valves to applied position, and
check with soapsuds for leakage at the exhaust GOVERNOR (TYPE 0-1)
port of the brake valve not being operated. Re­
peat test with the other brake valve. Leakage Description
in excess of a 3-inch soap bubble in 3 seconds
is not permissible. If excessive leakage is The purpose of the compressor governor
found, the defective double check valve must is to automatically control the air pressure
be replaced. being maintained in the reservoirs of the air
brake system by the compressor, between the
RELAY VALVE maximum pressure desired (100-105 Ibs.) and
the minimum pressu.re required for safe brake
Description operation (80-851bs.). To understand this func­
tion of the governor, it should be remembered
The relay valve (Fig. 8) up the ap­ that while the compressor may run continuous­
plication and release of the rear wheel brakes. ly, actual compression of air is controlled by
It is controlled by the brake valve and keeps the governor, which, acting in conjunction with
the air pressure in the rear brake chambers the compres sor unloading mechanism, or
the same as the pressure being delivered by the starts compression when these maximum and
brake valve. It reacts to even slight changes minimum reservoir pressures are reached.
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TUBE Z. With engine running, slowly reduce

the air pressure in the air brake system by
applying and releasing the brakes and observe
at what pressure registered by the dash gage
ADJUSTING SCREW BRACKET the governor cuts in and compression is re­
UPPER VAtVE GUIDE sumed. The governor must cut in between 80
and 85 pounds.

3. Before condemning or adjusting the

pressure settings of the governor, be sure the
dash gage is registering accurately. This may
be done by using an accurate test gage to check
TO COMPRESSOR
UNLOADING the pressure registered by the dash gage.
MECHANISM

4. When necessary, the pressure settings

STRAINER
(cut-in and cut-out pressures) may be adjusted
after removing the cover. The pressure set­
lOWER VALVE SPRING fROM RESERVOIR A-9J66
tings are raised by loosening the adjusting
screw lock nut and turning the adjusting screw
Fig. 9 - Sectional View Of Governor. clockwise viewed from the top (Fig. 9). Pres­
The design of the compressor governor is sure settings may be lowered by turning the
based on the principle of a Bourdon tube which adjusting screw counterclockwise. The lock
is a flattened metal tube bent to a curve that nut must be tightened after any adjustment.
tends to straighten under internal pressure
(Fig. 9). This reaction by the tube, due to 5. If the governor cannot be adjusted to
changes in the air pressure in the tube, in­ cut-in and cut-out at the proper pressure set­
creases or decreases the spring load on the tings, it should be replaced.
valve mechanism of the governor and makes
the valve mechanism assume its "cut-in" or 6. Adjustment of the range between the
II cut outll positions in accordance with the air
cut-in and cut-out pressure is made by remov­
pressure in the reservoir. Two types of gover­ ing shims beneath the upper valve guide (Fig.
nor cases will be found in service, one being a 9) to increase the range or by installing addi­
die cast case and the other a pressed steel tional shims to dec rease the range.
case. Both types of cases are interchangeable
with each other and the working parts of the Leakage Tests
governor used in both types of cases are iden­
ticaL 1. Remove cover and with the governor
in its cut-out position, test for leakage by ap­
Preventive Maintenance plying soapsuds to the exhaust port.

Every Six Months or After Each 10,000 Miles Z. With the governor in its cut-in position
test for leakage by applying soap suds to the
Remove the governor air strainer and wash exhaust port.
all parts in cleaning solvent. L,amb IS wool in
the air cleaner may be used again if it can be 3. Leakage in excess of a one-inch soap
washed thoroughly clean in cleaning solvent, bubble in three seconds is not permissible in
otherwise it must be replaced. either of the above tests. If excess leakage is
found. the governor must be replaced.
Every Year Or After Each 25,000 Miles
4. Install cover after making tests.
(a) Disassemble governor and clean all
parts. SAFETY VALVE
(b) Cleanorreplaceboth tubing lines con­ Description
necte'd to the governor.
1. The purpose of the safety valve is to
Testing for Serviceability and Adjusting protect the air brake system against excessive
air pressure. Should the air pressure in the
Operating Tests air brake system rise above the setting of the
safety valve at 150 pounds. the valve opens and
1. With the engine running, build up air permits pressure above 150 pounds to be ex­
pressure in the air brake system and observe. hausted. It is located on one of the reservoirs.
at what pressure registered by the dash gage
the governor cuts out stopping further com­ Z. The safety valve consists of a spring­
pression. The governor must cut out between loaded ball check valve which is set to "blow
100 and 105 pounds. offll at 150 pounds air pressure. (Fig. 10).
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approximately 100 pounds by applying and

releasing the brakes.

Leakage Tests

ADJUSTING
SCREW
-­ ..~
With the air brake system -fully charged
to approximately 100 pounds, coat the safety
valve all over with soapsuds to check for leak­
age. Leakage of a I-inch soap bubble in 5
seconds is not permissible. Slight leakage may
sometimes be corrected by lightly tapping the
end of the release pin. If this fails to correct
the leakage, replace the safety valve.

SLACK ADJUSTER
Description
BAll VALVE ---+-e....
One slack adjuster is used at each brake
chamber. Slack adjusters consist of a worm
and gear enclosed in a body which also serves
as an adjustable lever (Fig. 11). They provide
a quick and easy means of adjusting the brakes
to compensate for brake lining wear. During
brake operation, the entire slack adjuster ro­
tates bodily with the brake camshaft. During
brake adjustment, the worm moves the gear so
as to change the position of the lever arm in
A-9348 relation to the brake camshaft.
Fig. 10 - Sectional View Of Safety Valve.

Testing
Pressure Setting Tests
1. Connect a test gage known to be accu­
rate into the air brake system so as to register
reservoir pressure. A simple way to do this is
to connect the air gage to the emergency line
at the rear of the tractor truck and open the
emergency line cut-out cock. With the motor
running, temporarily stop governor operation Spring loaded Slack
by turning the air supply valve on the dash sleeve type adjuster
panel to its air supply position, and permit the adjusting screw
air pressure in the air brake system to rise - lock
until the test gage registers 150 pounds. When
the test gage reaches 150 pounds, the safety
valve must release, or "blow of£." If the safety
valve does not release, stop the engine imme­
diately, and adjust the pressure setting of the
safetyvalve. Do not permit air pressure in the
air brake system to build up higher than] 50
pounds, otherwise the compressor may become
damaged.
2. To adjust the pressure setting of the
safety valve, loosen the lock nut and turn the
adjusting screw. Turning the adjusting screw
counterclockwise lowers the pressure setting.
Turning the screw clockwise raises the pres­
sure setting. Turn the adjusting screw as re­
quired until the safety valve releases at 150
pounds pressure registered by the test gage.
Then tighten the lock nut to hold the adjusting A-.22838
screw at the proper setting. Reduce air pres­
sure in the air brake system to normal of Fig. II - Sectional View Of Slack Adjuster.
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Testing
Adjust brakes and note brake chamber
push rod travel when brakes are applied. Make
several brake applications, and again check
push rod travel. Push rod travel must remain
the same as it was after adjustment. If the
push rod travel inc reases, or if difficulty is
experienced in keeping the brakes adjusted in
service, the slack adjuster n;lUst be replaced.

When slack adjuster movement does not

Push locking give the desired brake action, adjustment of
sleeve in to the push rod length by altering the location of
diseng-;ge the yoke may be necessary. With brakes re­
leased the angle formed by the push rod and
slack adjuster must be greater than 90 0 , and
This illustration shows the all slack adjusters should be set at the same
locking sleeve in its disen· angle. With the brakes fully applied, after be­
gaged position. Be sure this
is held in, disengaging the ad·
ing adjusted, this angle should still be greater
justing screw, when making than 90 0 • In other words, the slack adjuster
adjustments. should not go "over centerlt when the 'brakes
Use either an open end or socket are applied (Fig. 13). The position of the push
wrench in making adjustment. Make rod yoke on the push rod should be adjus ted if
certain locking sleeve is held in,
thereby disengaging the locking
necessary until these conditions prevail.
mechanism. Never use a wrench on
the sleeve portion. Maintenance
A·22908
The worm gear and worm should be kept
Fig. 12 - Illustrates locking Sleeve On Adjust­ well lubricated. This can be done by removing
ing Nut.
the plug and filling the cavity with a good grade
CENTER LINE OF SLACK of chassis lubricant every 1,000 miles.
ADJUSTER IN APPLIED POSITION
SHOULD NEVER GO OVER CENTER - - -......
LOW PRESSURE INDICATOR
Description
APPLIED -----i.~1
The low air pressure indicator (Fig. 14).

~\\\--R-E.....LEASED \
is a safety device designed to give an automatic
warning whenever the air pressure in the air
brake system is below approximately 60 pounds.
Operating as an air-controlled switch of an
\ electrical circuit, the low pressure indicator
automatically sounds a buzzer when the air
pressure drops too low. On some vehicles a
light is used to indicate low pressure, in place
of the buzzer.

Testing
1. Drain air brake system, turn on igni­
tion key, and start engine: The low pressure
indicator buzzer must sound until the air pres­
sure in the air brake system reaches a point
between 54 and 66 pounds when the buzzer must
THIS ANGLE /
stop sounding.
NEVER LESS THAN

90° 2. Continue to build up air pressure in

the airbrake system until the pressure reaches
at least 75 pounds, stop engine, and reduce the
air pressure in the air brake system by mak­
ing brake applications. Check to see at what
pressure the buzzer again sounds. The buzzer
must sound when the pressure in the air brake
system reaches a point between 66 and 54
pounds.
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2. With brakes applied, coat the stop light

switch with soapsuds to check for leakage. No
leakage is permissible. If is found,
the stop light switch must be replaced.

i+---I- DIAPHRAGM

FROM
RESERVOIR

AIR INLET A.9354

Fig. 1& - Sectional View Of stop Light Switch.
BRAKE CHAMBER
(BENDIX-WESTINGHOUSE)
A-9353
The Bendix-Westinghouse brake chamber
Fig. I~ - Sectional View Of Low Pressure Indi­ consists of two dished metal plates, namely:
cator. the non-pressure plate, and the pressure plate
separated by a diaphragm (see Fig. 16).
Leakage Test
With the air brake system fully charged,
coat the outside of the low pressure indicator
with soapsuds to check for leakage. No leakage Air inlet
is permissible. Leakage at the lower diaphragm
screw can sometimes be corrected by removing Dust shield
the electrical connection and carefully tighten­ ~
ing the terminal screw nut. Leakage through
the small vent hole in the cover signifies a
leaking diaphragm, and the low pressure indi­
cator must be replaced.

STOP LIGHT SWITCH

Push rod
Description
Pusb rod
The stop light switch is mounted on the
left-hand frame side :cail. Stop light switches
are electro-pneumatic switches which close
the stop light electrical circuit when the brakes
are applied (see Fig. 15).

Testing A·22923

1. With all air pressure exhausted from Fig. 16 Typical Brake Chamber (Oiaphragm
the air brake system, move the brake valve to Type} •
applied position, and start the engine. Observe
at what pressure registered by the dash gage In front of the diaphragm are the non-pres­
the stop lights light. Stop lights must light be­ sure plate, push rod and push rod spring. Be­
fore the dash gage registers 10 pounds pres­ hind the diaphragm is the air-tight cavity into
sure. which is connected a tubing line from the brake
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valve. Due to the extreme sensitivity of the Testing for Serviceability

diaphragm, this arrangement permits push rod
to respond to the slightest variation of air pres­ Operating Tests
sure from the brake valve, thus permitting the
driver to apply or release brakes as rapidly or I. Apply brakes and observe that push
gradually as the various road and operating rods move out promptly without binding.
conditions warrant.
2. Release brakes and observe that push
In order to meet requirements for different rods return to release position promptly with­
braking forces, brake chambers are made in out binding.
several different sizes. All sizes are made for
several different types of mountings, such as 3. Check travel of push rods to be sure
stud mounting, bracket mounting, and flange it is at the minimum without brakes dragging.
mounting.
Caution!
The following table shows different types
of standard brake chambers: Always be sure the correct release spring
is used in any brake chamber. Also be sure
the brake chamber on the opposite side of the
Effective Maxi-I·
Outside Normal mum Maxi- axle of the vehicle has the same release spring;
Area
Type Diam- Working Work- mum otherwise uneven braking will result.
Square
eter Stroke ing Stroke
Inches If a new diaphragm is installed in the brake
Stroke
chamber on one side of the vehicle, a new one
A 6-15116 11 12 5/8" 1-3/8" 1-3/4"
also should be installed in the corresponding
B 9-3116" 24 3/4" 1-3/411 2-114"
brake chamber on the other side, otherwise this
C 8-1116" 16 3/4" 1-3/4" 2-1/4"
may also cause uneven braking.
D 5_114" 6 1/2" 1-11411 1-5/8"

E 6" 9 5/8" 1-3/8" 1_3/4"

After the brake chamber is installed the
F II" 36 3/4" 2-1/4" 3"
brakes must be adjusted and checks made to be
G 9-7/8" 30 3/4" 1-3/4" 2-1/2"
sUJ:'e the linkage does not bind. Adjustment of
the push rod length by altering the location of
Preventive Maintenance the yoke may be necessary. With brakes re­
leased the angle formed by the push rod and
Every Month or After Each 2,000 Miles slack adjuster must be greater than 90 0 , and
all slack adjusters should be set at the same
Check travel of brake chamber push rods angle. With the brakes fully applied, after be­
and adjust brakes ifnecessary. Push rod travel ing adjusted, this angle should still be greater
should be kept at the minimum without brakes than 90 0 • In other words, the slack adjuster
dragging. Excessive travel shortens the serv­ should not go "over center" when the brakes
ice life of brake chamber diaphragms and also are applied (Fig. 13). The position of the push
results in slow braking response. rod yoke on the push rod should be adjusted if
necessary until these conditions prevaiL
Every Year or After Each 50,000 Miles
Disas semble brake chambers and clean all
BRAKE CHAMBER - PISTON TYPE
parts. Install new diaphragms. When replac­
(MIDLAND)
ing release springs be sure to use the correct
spring, otherwise uneven braking will result. The Midland air cylinder (Fig. 17) requires
very little attention, but to insure proper oper­
Leakage Tests ation, the cylinder should be kept lubricated.
At intervals of approximately four months or
1. With brakes fully applied, coat the 15,000 miles, the air connection at the rear of
brake chamber bolting flanges holding the dia­ the cylinder should be removed and one quarter
phragm in place with soapsuds to check for pint of lubricant (similar to Elsols (I50-LO)
leakage. No leakage is permissible. If leakage graphite type grease with 10<10 neat1s-foot oil),
is found, tighten flange bolts. All flange bolts inserted.
must be tightened evenly but only sufficiently to
prevent leakage, otherwise the diaphragm will At regular truck overhaul periods, the
be distorted and premature failure will result. cylinder should be removed, taken apart and
2. With brakes fully applied, check for thoroughly cleaned. The piston cup should be
leakage through the diaphragm by coating the inspected and free from cracks, scratches and
clearance hole around the push rod and the dirt particles. If the piston cup is hard or dry,
drain hole in the non-pressure plate with soap­ it should be immersed in neat's foot oil before
suds. No leakage is permissible. If leakage reassembling in cylinder. If it becomes nec­
is found, the diaphragm must be replaced. essary to replace the piston cup, shellac both
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sides of piston stem plug gasket. also shellac pressures registered by the gage over its
threads of piston stem plug and draw up piston normal pressure range with the pressures
stem plug just snugly on ball end of piston registered by a test gage known to be accurate.
stem.
2. A dash gage which loses its accuracy
The inside of the air cylinder and complete must be replaced. The continued use of a dash
piston assembly should be thoroughly cleaned gage showing an error of more than 5 pounds
and the wall of the cylinder. as well as the en­ is not recommended.
tire piston assembly, should be covered with a
lubricant as outlined in first paragraph. CUT -OUT COCKS
Clean breather hair in piston stem assem­ Description
bly with cleaning solvent and dip in light lubri­
cating oil before replacing. 1. Cut-out cocks have a tapered key
ground to the body to prevent leakage. A pas­
Care should be exercised to make sure the sage is provided th;rough the key so that when
rubber boot is in good condition and properly the key is turned to its open position air is
installed to protect the piston shaft from the permitted to flow through the cock, but when
element. the key is turned to the closed position air is
prevented from flowing through the cock. Cut­
out cocks are used in the service and emergency
End cliver --l~~~====~~?r~ lines of the tractor truck to provide a means of
closing off these lines when they are not being
used.

2. The cut-out cock is open when the

handle is at a 90-degree angle with the body of
the cock, and closed when the handle is parallel
with the body of the cock; Stops are provided
so that the handle cannot be turned beyond its
normal positions.
Piston rod
3. Always open and close a cut-out cock
Piston stem by hand. Never strike the handle with a ham­
mer, or similar instrument, as the cock would
Spring A-22925 be damage~ and leakage would develop.
Fig. 17 - Typical Brake Chamber (Piston Type). Testing
1. With brakes applied and cut-out cock
AIR PRESSURE GAGE closed (hose line disconnected), test with soap­
suds for leakage past the key. Also check for
Description leakage through the body by coating the outside
1. The purpose of the dash-mounted air of the cut-out cock with soapsuds.
pressure gage is to register the amount of air
pressure in the air brake system. While air 2. With brakes applied and cut-out cock
pressure gages of this type are commercially open (hose line connected), check for leakage
accurate, they must never be confused with, or through the body by coating the outs ide of the
substituted for, test air gages which are in­ cut-out cock with soapsuds.
tended primarily for accurately checking air
pressure in the air brake system. 3. Leakage in excess of a 3-inch soap
bubble in 3 seconds in either of these tests is
2. Only test gages known to be accurate not permissible.
are to be used for chec:kingbrake valve delivery
pressures, gover~or pressure settings, and 4. Leakage is caused by a dirty or scored
other tests. Test gages differ from ordinary key or body. Leakage due to dirt is corrected
dash gages in respect to material and workman­ by cleaning parts and applying a light coating of
ship much as an expensive watch differs from cup grease to the key. Leakage due to a scored
a cheaper one, and due to these differences they key or body cannot be repaired, and the cut-out
are more accurate over their entire range, and cock must be replaced.
maintain their accuracy over longer periods.
RESERVOIRS
Testing
1. Reservoirs are tested against a 200­
1. Check the dash air gage for accuracy. pound pressure, and treated on the inside with
The simplest way to do this is to compare the a rust preventive.
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2. The purpose of reservoirs is to provide 2. Always open a drain cock by hand.

a place to store compressed air so that there Never strike the handle with a hammer or any
will be an ample supply available for immediate other instrument, as the cock would be damaged
~se in brake operation. They also provide stor­ and leakage would develop.
age for sufficient compressed air to permit
several brake applications after the engine has Testing
stopped. Another function of a reservoir is to
provide a place where the air, heated during 1. With the air brake system charged,
compression, may cool and cause the oil and test with soapsuds for leakage past the key.
water vapors to condense. Also check for leakage through the body by
coating the outside of the drain cock with soap­
Testing suds. Leakage in excess of a 3-inch soap bub­
ble in 3 seconds is not permissible.
1. LEAKAGE TESTS. With the air brake
system charged, coat the outside of the reser­ 2. Leakage is caused by dirty or scored
voir with soapsuds to check for leakage. If any key or body. Leakage due to dirt is corrected
leakage is found, replace the reservoir. by cleaning parts and applying a thin coating of
cup grease on the key. Leakage due to a scored
Z. INSPECTION. Inspect inside and out­ key or body cannot be repaired, and the drain
side surfaces for damage or corrosion. A cock must be replaced.
small flashlight is helpful when inspecting the
interior. If damage or corrosion is found that
would weaken the reservoir, replace the reser­ HOSE, HOSE ASSEMBLIES AND

voir.
HOSE CONNECTORS

3. Moisture taken in with the air through Description

the compressor inlet valves collects in the
reservoirs and necessitates draining the res­
Hose and hose fittings provide a means
ervoirs daily in cold weather and every week in
of making flexible air connections between
warm weatherby opening the drain cock located
on the bottom. Be sure to close the drain cocks points on a vehicle which normally change their
position in relation to each other, also of mak­
after all moisture has been removed.
ing flexible connections between two vehicles.
All hose assemblies include detachable - type
hose connectors with spring guards. Hose
assemblies used to connect the air brake sys­
tem to another vehicle are fitted with hose
couplings. The two hose lines or hose cou­
plings at the rear of the tractor truck are
marked by tags identifying them as "SERVICE"
or IlEMERGENCY."

Testing
1. If any evidence is found indicating that
a hose line is restricted, remove and blow air
through it in both directions to be sure the
passage through the hose is not obstructed in
any way.

2. With the brakes applied to be sure that

Fig. 18 - 111ustrates Reservoir, Safety Valve, the hose line being tested is under pressure,
and Drain Cock. coat the outside of the hose and connections
with soapsuds to check for leakage. No leakage
DRAIN COCKS is permissible. Leakage at the connectors is
sometimes corrected by tightening the con­
Description nector nut. If this fails to correct the leakage,
replace the connectors, hose, or both.
1. Drain cocks have a brass body fitted
with a tapered brass key. The drain cock is Replacement
open when the handle is parallel to the body,
and closed when the handle is at right angles to Hose assemblies are easily replaceable
the body. Drain cocks are installed in the bot­ by removing the detachable connectors and
tom of each reservoir in the air brake system installing a new piece of hose.
to provide a convenient means of draining the
condensation which normally collects in the 1. Remove connector nuts, and pull hose
reservoirs. out of connector body.
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2. Do not attempt to remove used sleeve

from hose.
BLUNT

NOSED

3. Cut a piece of new hose to required SCREWDRIVER

length, being sure that cut is made at right

~
angles to outside wall of hose, and that end of
hose is smooth.

4. Blowout hose with an air line to re­

ij-"fi"tJ"'"
move all cuttings.

SLEEVE NUT
).,:
_.---.
7.
Fig. 21

Push gasket into bottom of recess in

connector body (Fig. 21).

Fig. 19 NUT SLEEVE HOSE GUIDE 800'1'

5. Place connector nut and sleeve on hose

(Fig. 19), being sure that barbs on inside of
sleeve point toward end of hose that is being
connected.

CONNECTOR
80DY

Fig. 22

8. Put end of hose in connector body,

making sure that end of hose is against gasket
at bottom of the recess (Fig. 22).

\ 9. Move sleeve, if necessary, until it is

against edge of connector body. Tighten con­
necting nut. It is only necessary to tighten nut
sufficiently to insure an air-tight joint.

A·9363 10. When installing a hose assembly where

both ends are permanently connected, the hose
Fig. 20 connector at either end is used as a swivel by
loosening the nut on one of the connectors.
6. Place new gasket over end of guide in Turn the hose in the loose connector before
connector body so that side with removable the connector nut is again tightened. This
protector covering is next to hose. Remove permits the installation of the hose without
protector >c.overing from gasket (Fig. 40). kinking or twisting.
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HOSE. COUPLINGS AND DUMMY

4. To install a new gasket, partially col­
COUPLINGS
lapse it with the fingers (Fig. 23), and enter
one side of the gasket flan,ge in the groove in
Description the coupling.

1. Hose couplings provide an easy and

convenient :method of connecting and disconnect­
ing air lines between vehicles by hand. The
design of the hose couplings is such that when
two of the:m are coupled together pres.5ure is
put on two rubber gaskets, :making an air-tight
seal.

2. Du:m:my couplings are :made in two

general designs, so:mebeing fittedwithbrackets
to per:mit the:m to be rigidly :mounted on the
vehicle, while others are fitted with a chain
attaching the:m to the vehicle. The bracket type
is used where the du:m:my coupling is to serve
as a fastening for holding hose lines when not
in use, whereas the chain type is used for
blocking off hose couplings rigidly :mounted on
the vehicle as used on the tractor truck. The
purpose of the du:m:my coupling is to prevent
the entrance of dirt or other foreign :matter
into the air brake lines when the lines are not
being used.

Testing
A·1'362

1. With the hose couplings connected and

brakes applied, coat the hose couplings all over Fig. 2q
with soapsuds to check for leakage. There :must
be no leakage.
5. Then use a blunt nosed screwdriver
2. Leakage is usually caused by worn, or si:milar instru:ment to push the gasket into
da:maged, or i:mproperly installed gaskets. To place (Fig. 24). When properly installed, the
correct leakage, install new gaskets. exposed face of the gasket will be flat, not
twisted or bulged at any point.
3. Re:move old gasket by prying out with
a screwdriver. Before atte:mpting to install a
new gasket, be sure the groove in the coupling
in which the gasket fits is thoroughly cleaned.
Otherwise it will be i:mpossible to install a new TUBING
gasket properly.

Operating Tests
If any evidence is found that a tubing line
is restricted, re:move and blow air through it
( (. in both directions to be sure the passage through
the tubing is not obstructed in any way. Inspect
tubing for partial restrictions such as :may be
caused by dents or kinks. Da:maged tubing :must
be replaced.

Leakage Tests

HOSE C01JPlING--";::::;;;;';
/
With the air brake syste:m fully charged,
the governor cut out, and brakes applied, coat
all tubing lines and fittings with soapsuds to
check for leakage. No leakage is per:missible.
Leakage at a tubing fitting is so:meti:mes cor­
rected by tightening the tubing fitting nut. If
this fails to correct the leakage, replace the
Fig. 23 tubing fitting, the tubing, or both.
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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

lZXl-3/4 11 FRONT
L-IIO, L-lll, L-IIZ { lZxl-3/4 11 REAR

11
FRONT
L -IZO , L-IZI , L-IZZ {lZXl-3/4
lZxZ If REAR

Brake
lhoe
cup

Hold.doWll
spring aruI
cup
Brakelhoe
lining

A~2940
AdjU$ting Adjusting screw
Fig. I - (Front) External View. ·screw spring A-22938

Fig. 2 - (Front) Internal View.

shoe web

Star wheel adjusting

A.22783

Fig. 3 - (Rear) External View. Fig. ~ - (Rear) Internal View.

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Brake lever end. With parking brake lever applied

approximately I" from fully released
pos ition, pull cables by hand to remove
all slack. Adjust cables as required at
yoke ends so that clevis pins can be in­
serted. Insert clevis pins and new cotter
pins.

7. Back off star wheel adjusting screw 12 to

14 notches and then check to see that brake
drum turns freely. It may be necessary to
Adjultmg tap the backing plate lightly to permit the
brake shoes to take a central position.

8. Rear brakes only. Pull parking brake lever

back until the rear wheel can just be turned
by hand. Check rear wheels for even brake
drag. If drag is uneven, loosen the tight
brake to provide even drag.

9. Replace adjusting hole covers.

Major Adjustments and Servicing

(Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).
The following adjustments are performed only
A.22939 when adjustments under "Minor Adjustments"
Fig. 5 fail to give satisfactory results or when install­
ing new shoes or linings.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Perform Operations in Se uence Given.
Before attempting to make a,.ny brake adjust­ At both front and rear brakes unless
ments - whether minor or major - be sure that otherwise noted.)
wheel bearings are properly adjusted and that
brake backing plates are tight. 1. Place parking brake lever in fully released
Adjustment For Wear (Minor)
position.
(Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)

2. Jack up truck until wheels are free from

NOTE: Perform Operations in Sequence Given floor.
At Both Front and Rear Brakes Unless Other­
wise Noted. ~ 3. Remove wheels, hubs and drums.

1. Place parking brake lever in fully re­ 4. Remove adjusting hole coyers.
leased position.
5. Remove brake shoes and inspect linings
2. Jack up truck until the wheels are free for excessive wear, grease, loose rivets or
from floor. other damage. Install new lining if old lining
shows excessive wear or is saturated with
3. Remove adjusting hole covers. grease or brake fluid.

4. Insert screwdriver or special adjusting tool 6. Inspect brake drums for scores, run-out or

in slot of backing plate to engage star wheel cracks. If scores are not too deep or "run­

adjusting screw (Fig. 5). out" does not exceed .010", drums may be

machined. If drums are badly scored or

5. Move outer end of screwdriver or special cracked, they should be replaced.

tool toward axle, expanding brake shoes

to the point where the wheel can just be 7. Inspect wheel cylinders for signs of fluid
turned by hand. leakage or deteriorated rubber dust boots.
If brake fluid is leaking out of wheel cylin­
6. Rear brakes only. NOTE: Parking brake ders, replace or recondition wheel cylinders.
c able adjustment should be made at this time.
With brake shoes still expanded, disconnect 8. Clean grease and dirt off backing plate and
the parking brake cable at the intermediate sand down shoe ledges if rusted or ridged.
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9. Disconnect parking brake cables to rear ZO, Install brake drums ...(For lubrication and
brakes at intermediate lever end. Wipe adjustment of front wheel bearings see
off dirt and grease from exposed portion ·Wheel Section",)
of cables and pull cables through con­
duits as far as possible from the brake NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN ANCHOR PlNS
end and wipe off old grease. UNLESS INSPECTION OF LINING-TO-DRUM
CLEARANCE INDICATES A NEED FOR
10. Apply a generous coating of cable lubricant REPOSITIONING OF ANCHORS.
to cables and slide cables back through con­
duits. Wipe off excessive grease from Zl. Insert a .015" feeler gauge between the
back plate. lining and drum of the rear (secondary)
shoe about l-l/Z" from thEt. star wheel ad­
11. Apply a thin coating of suitable lubricant justing screw end of the shoe and expand
comparable to "Lubriplate" to shoe ledges shoe by turning star wheel adjusting screw
and on rear brakes apply to the parking brake until feeler gauge cannot be withdrawn.
lever fulcrum and strut contact points. Then turn star wheel adjusting screw in
opposite direction until there is but a light
lZ. Thoroughly clean star wheel adjusting drag on the feeler gauge.
screws, pivot nuts, hold down pins, springs
and cups. Apply a small amount of suitable Withdraw feeler g~uge. NOTE: Expanding
lubricant comparable to "Lubriplate" to the shoes until feeler gauge cannot be with­
threaded end of the adjusting screw and to drawn insures that shoes are resting against
contact points on the shoe webs. the anchor pin.

13. When installing new shoes, lay the shoes out ZZ. Revolve brake drum so that feeler gauge hole
in pairs according to their position on the is about l-l/Z" from the anchor end of the
truck. The rear (secondary) shoe is the shoe rear (secondary) shoe lining. There should be
with lining. a slightly heavier drag on the feeler gauge
at this point. If the clearance at the anchor
14. Rear brakes only. On rear brake shoes end of the shoe is greater than the clear­
attach parking brake levers to backing plate ance at the adjustment end by .003" or more,
side of shoe web, using lever pin, spring it will be necessary to adjust the anchor pin.
and retainer. Squeeze ends of retainer
lock together after assembly of retainer. Z3. To adjust anchor pin, loosen locknut 1/4 to
liZ of a turn and tap anchor pin either
15. Thread the star wheel adjusting screw up or down to provide the correct anchor
into the pivot nut to the limit of the thread pin position. After positioning the anchor
and assemble star wheel adjusting screw pin to provide the correct rear (secondary)
and adjusting screw spring to the adjustment shoe clearance, tighten the anchor pin
end of the shoes with pivot nut against the locknut with a 16" wrench and then re :::heck
right hand shoe. NOTE: Always assemble anchor and adjusting end clearances.
pivot nut on the right hand shoe regardless
of position of shoes on the truck. NOTE: If anchor pin nut is loosened too
much, the anchor pin may shift when tighten­
16. Guide forked end of shoe links over anchor ing the locknut,
end of shoe web, and attach shoes to backing
plates by means of shoe hold down pins, Z4. To adjust rear parking brake cables expand
springs and cups. shoes at both rear brakes until tight against
brake drums. With parking brake lever
17. On rear brakes only, assemble spring on applied approximately I" from fully released
strut against strut shoulder and assemble positio!l, pull cables by hand to remove all
strut between front (primary) shoe and slack. Adjust cables as required at yoke
parking brake lever. The small loop of ends so that clevis pins can be inserted.
spring rests against inside of shoe web on Insert clevis pins and new cotter pins.
right hand brake and on outside of shoe web
on left hand brake. Z5. At both rear brakes back off star wheel
adjusting screw lZ to 14 notches.
18. On rear brakes only, attach cable to parking
brake lever by compressing cable retracting Z6. To check rear brakes for balance, pull
spring and sliding cable into loop at end of parking brake lever back until rear wheels
lever. can just be turned by hand. Check rear
wheels for even brake drag. If drag is
19. Attach retracting springs to shoes and uneven, loosen the tight brake to provide
anchor pins. If springs show signs of hav­ even drag.
ing been overstressed, they should be re­
placed. Z7. Replace adjusting hole covers.
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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

12 X 1-3/4 11 FRONT
LM-120, LM-121, LM-122 { 12 x 2" REAR

Brake
Ihoe
cup

Hold-down
spring and
cup
Brake shoe
lining

Adjusting Adjusting screw

Fig. t - (Front) External View. screw spring A·2293B

Q Fig. 2 - (Fronf) Internal View.

Wheel cylinder Anchor pin

Anchor pin ke shoe web

Star wheel adjusting screw Adjusting screw spring

A-22926 A-22927.

Fig. 3 - (Rear) External View. Fig. ~ - (Rear) Internal View.

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6. Back off star wheel adjusting screw 12 to 14

notches and then check to see that brake
drum turns freely. It may be necessary to
tap the backing plate lightly to permit the
brake shoes to take a central position.

7. Replace adjusting hole covers.

Adjustiug Major Adjustments and Servicing

(Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).

The following adjustments are performed only

when adjustments under "Minor Adjustments"
fail to give satisfactory results or when in­
stalling new shoes or linings.

NOTE: PERFORM OPERATIONS IN SE­

QUENCE GIVEN (AT BOTH FRONT
AND REAR BRAKES UNLESS OTHER­
WISE NOTED):­

1. Place parking brake lever in fully released

position.
A-22939
2. Jack up truck until wheels are free from
Fig. 5 floor.

3. Remove wheels, hubs and drums.

4. Remove adjusting hole covers.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
5. Remove brake shoes and inspect linings for
Before attempting to make any brake adjustments excessive wear, grease, loose rivets or
whether minor or major, be sure that wheel bear­ other damage. Install new lining if old
ings are properly adjusted and that brake backing lining shows excessive wear or is saturated
plates are tight. with grease or brake fluid.

6. Inspect brake drums for scores, run-out or

Adjustment For Wear (Minor) cracks. If scores are not too deep or "run­
out" does not exceed .010", drums may be
NOTE: PERFORM OPERATIONS IN SE­ machined. If drums are badly scored or
QUENCE GIVEN (AT BOTH FRONT cracked, they should be replaced.
AND REAR BRAKES UNLESS OTHER­
WISE NOTED): ­ 7. Inspect wheel cylinders for signs of fluid
leakage or deteriorated rubber dust boots.
1. Place parking brake lever in fully released If brake fluid is leaking out of wheel
position. cylinder s, replace or recondition wheel
cylinders.
2. Jack up truck until the wheels are free from
floor. 8. Clean grease and dirt off backing place and
sand down shoe ledges if rusted or ridged.
3. Remove adjusting hole covers.
9. Apply a thin coating of suitable lubricant
4. Insert screwdriver or special adjusting tool comparable to "Lubriplate" to shoe ledges.
in slot of backing plate to engage star wheel
adjusting screw (Fig. 5). 10. Thoroughly clean star wheel adjusting
screws, pivot nuts, hold down pins, springs
5. Move outer end of screwdriver or special and cups. Apply a small amount of suitable
tool toward axle, expanding brake shoes lubricant comparable to ,oLubriplate" to the
to the point where the wheel can just be threaded end of the adjusting screw and to
turned by hand. contact points on the shoe webs.
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11. When installing new shoes, lay the shoes NOTE: If anchor pin nut is loosened too
out in pairs according to their position on much, the anchor pin may shift when
the truck. The rear (secondary) shoe is tightening the locknut.
the shoe with longer lining.
19. Replace adjusting hole covers.
lZ. Thread the star wheel adjusting screw into
the pivot nut to the limit of the thread and
assembly star wheel adjusting screw and
adjusting screw spring to the adjustment
end of the shoes with pivot nut against the
right hand shoe. NOTE: Always assemble
pivot nut on the right hand shoe regardless
of position of shoes on the truck.

13. Guide forked end of shoe links over anchor

end of shoe web, and attach shoes to backing
plates by means of shoe hold down pins,
springs and cups.

14. Attach retracting springs to shoe and anchor

pins. If springs show signs of having been
overstressed, they should be replaced.

15. Install brake drums. (For lubrication and

adjustment of front wheel bearings see
Whe e1 Section.)

NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN ANCHOR PINS

UNLESS INSPECTION OF LINING
TO DRUM CLEARANCE INDICATES
A NEED FOR REPOSITIONING OF
ANCHORS.

16. Insert a .015" feeler gauge between the

lining and drum of the rear (secondary)
shoe about l-l/Z" from"the star wheel ad­
justing screw end of the shoe and expand
shoe by turning star wheel adjusting screw
until feeler gauge cannot be withdrawn.
Then turn star wheel adjusting screw in
opposite direction until there is but a light
drag on the feeler gauge.

Withdraw feeler gauge. NOTE: Expanding

shoes until feeler gauge cannot be with­
drawn insures that shoes are resting against
the anchor pin.

17. Revolve brake drum so that feeler gauge

hole is about l-l/Z" from the anchor end
of the rear (secondary) shoe lining. There
should be a slightly heavier drag on the
feeler gauge at this point. If the clearance
at the anchor end of the shoe is greater than
the clearance at the adjustment end by
.003" or more, it will be necessary to ad­
just the anchor pin.

18. To adjust anchor pin, loosen locknut 1/4

to liz turn and tap anchor pin either up or
down to provide the correct anchor pin
position. After positioning the anchor pin
to provide the correct rear (secondary)
shoe clearance, tighten the anchor pin lock­
nut with a 16" wrench and then recheck
an c h 0 r an d adjusting en d clearances.
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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

12 X 1-3/4" FRONT
L-130, L-131, L-132 { 14 x 2-1/411 REAR

Brake
shoe

Hold-down
spring ami
rup
Brake shoe
lining

Adjll$Ung Adjusting screw

Fig. I - (Front) External View. screw spring 11-22938

Fig. 2 - (Front) Internal View.

Brake .hoe
hoJd-down
spring and

'Adjusting hole cover Star

A-230S5 screw A·23054

Fig. 3 - (Rear) External View. Fig. ij (Rear) Internal View.

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6. Back off adjusting screw 12 to 14 notches

and then check to see that brake drum turns
freely. It may be necessary to tap the back­
ing plate lightly to permit the brake shoes
to take a central position.

7. Replace adjusting hole c;:)Vers.

Major Adjustments and Servicing

(Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Adjusting . The following adjustments are performed only

when adjustments under "Minor Adjustments.....
fail to give satisfactory results or when in­
stalling new shoe s or linings.

NOTE: PERFORM OPERATIONS IN

SEQ U E N C E G I V E NAT BOTH
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES UN­
LESS OTHERWISE NOTED):

1. Place parking brake lever in fully released

position.

2. Jack up truck until wheels are free from

floor.

3. Remove wheels, hubs, and drums.

A-22939
4. Remove adjusting hole covers.
Fig. 5
5. Remove brake shoes and inspect linings
for excessive wear, grease, loose rivets
or other damage. Install new lining if old
shows excessive wear or is saturated with
grease or brake fluid.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
6. Inspect brake drums .for scores, run-out
Before attempting to make any brake adjust­ or cracks. If scores are not too deep
ments, whether minor or major, be sure that or "run-out" does not exceed ,010", drums
wheel bearings are properly adjusted and that may be machined. If drums are badly
brake backing plates are tight. scored or cracked. they should be replaced.

Adjustment for Wear (Minor) 7. Inspect wheel cylinders for signs of fluid
leakage or deteriorated rubber dust boots.
NOTE: PERFORM OPERATIONS IN If brake fluid is leaking out of wheel cylin­
SEQ U ENe E G I V E NAT BOTH ders, replace or recondition wheel cylinders.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES UN­
LESS OTHERWISE NOTED): 8. Clean grease and dirt off of backing plate
and sand down shoe ledges o.f rusted or
1. Place parking brake lever in fully released ridged.
position.
9. Apply a thin coating of suitable lubricant
2. Jack up truck until the wheels are free comparable to "Lubriplate" to shoe ledges.
from floor.
10, Thoroughly clean star wheel adjusting
3. Remove adjusting hole covers. screws, pivot nuts, hold down pins, springs
and cups, Apply a small amount of suitable
4. Insert screw driver or special adjusting lubricant comparable to "Lubriplate" to the
tool in slot of backing plate to engage star threaded end of the adjusting sc rew and to
wheel adjusting screw (Fig. 5). contact points on the shoe webs.

5. Move outer end of screw driver or special 11. When installing new shoes, lay the shoes out
tool toward axle, expanding brake shoes to in pairs according to their position on the
the point where the wheel can just be turned truck, The rear (secondary) shoe is the
by hand. shoe with longer lining.
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lZ. Thread the star wheel adjusting screw into

the pivot nut to the lixnit of the thread and

assexnble star wheel adjusting screw and

adjusting screw spring to the adjustxnent

end of the shoes with pivot nut against the

right hand shoe. NOTE: Always assexnble

pivot nut on the right hand shoe regardless

of position of shoes on the truck.

13. Guide forked end of shoe links over anchor

end of shoe web, and attach shoes to backing

plates by xneans of shoe hold down pins,

springs and cups.

14. Attach retracting springs to shoes and

anchor pins. If springs show signs of having

been overstressed, they should be replaced.

15. Install brake druxns. (For lubrication and

adjustxnent of front wheel bearings see

Wheel Se ction.)

NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN ANCHOR PINS

UNLESS INSPECTION OF LINING

TO DRUM CLEARANCE INDICATES

A NEED FOR REPOSITIONING OF

ANCHORS.

16. Insert a .015" feeler gauge between the

lining and druxn of the rear (secondary)

shoe about l-l/Z" froxn the star wheel

adjusting screw end of the shoe and expand

shoe by turning star wheel adjusting screw

until feeler gauge cannot be withdrawn.

Then turn star wheel adjusting screw in

opposite direction until there is but a light

drag on the feeler gauge. Withdraw feeler

gauge. NOT E: Expanding shoes until

feeler gauge cannot be withdrawn insures

that shoes are resting against the anchor

pin.

17. Revolve brake druxn so that feeler gauge

hole is about l-l/Z" froxn the anchor end

of the rear (secondary) shoe lining. There

should be a slightly heavier drag on the

feeler gauge at this point. If the clearance

at the anchor end of the shoe is greater

than the clearance at the adjustxnent end by

.003" or xnore, it will be necessary to ad­

just the anchor pin.

18. To adjust anchor pin, loosen locknut 1/4

to liZ turn and tap anchor pin either up or
down to provide the correct anchor pin
position. After positioning the anchor pin
to provide the correct rear (secondary)
shoe clearance, tighten the anchor pin lock­
nut with a 16" wrench and then recheck
anchor and adjusting end clearances.
NOTE: If anchor pin nut is loosened too
xnuch, the anchor pin xnay shift when
tightening the locknut.

19. Replace adjusting hole covers.

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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

12 X 1-3/411 FRONT
LB-140 { 14 x 2-1/4" REAR

Brake
pring and .hoe
cup

Hold-down
.prinr ad
cup
Brake .hoe
lining

Adjusting Adjutlmg lcreW

Fig. I - (Front) External View. screw IJIring

Fig. 2 - (Front~ Internal View.

Wheel cylinder
Connecting link _----..l
Retracting
Brake shoe
hold.down

screw A·2306S

Fig. 3 - (Rear) External View. Fig. ~ - {Rear} Internal View.

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intermediate lever end. With parking brake

lever applied approximately 1" from fully
released position, pull cables by hand to re­
move all slack. Adjust cables as required at
yoke end so that clevis pins can be inserted.
Insert clevis pins and new cotter pins.

7. Back off star wheel adjusUng screw 12 to

14 notches and then check to see that brake
drum turns freely. It may be necessary to
tap the backing plate lightly to permit the
Adjusting brake shoes to take a central pos ition.

8, REAR BRAKES ONLY. Pull parking brake

lever back until the rear wheel can just be
turned by hand. Check rear wheels for
even brake drag. If drag is uneven, loosen
the tight brake to provide even drag.

9. Replace adjusting hole covers.

Major Adjustments and Servicing

(Fig. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).
The following adjustments are performed only
when adjustments under "Minor Adjustments"
fail to give satisfactory results or when install­
ing new ·shoes or linings.

NOTE: PERFORM OPERA TrONS IN SE­

Fi g. 5 QUENCE GIVEN (AT BOTH FRONT
AND REAR BRAKES UNLESS OTHER­
WISE NOTED): ­
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place parking brake lever in fully released
Before attempting to make any brake adjust­ position.
me,nts, whether minor or major, be sure that 2. Jack up truck until wheels are free from
wheel bearings are properly adjusted and that
floor.
brake backing plates are tight.
3. Remove wheels, hubs and drums.
Adjustment For Wear (Minor) 4. Remove adjusting hole covers.
NOTE: PERFORM OPERATIONS IN SE­ 5. Remove brake shoes and inspect linings
QUENCE GIVEN (AT BOTH FRONT for excessive wear, grease, loose rivets
AND REAR BRAKES UNLESS OTHER­ or other damage. Install new lining if old
WISE NOTED):­ lining shows excessive wear or is saturated
with grease or brake fluid.
1. Place parking brake lever in fully released 6. Inspect brake drums for scores, run-out
position. or cracks. If scores are not too deep
2. Jack up truck until the wheels are free from .or "run-out" does not exceed .010", drums
floor. may be machined. If drums are badly
scored or cracked, they should be replaced.
3. Remove adjusting hole covers.
7. Inspect wheel cylinders for signs of fluid
4. Insert screwdriver or special adjusting leakage or deteriorated rubber dust boots.
tool in slot of backi.ng plate to engage star If brake fluid is leaking out of wheel cylin­
wheel adjusting screw (Fig. 5). ders, replace or recondition wheel cylinders.
5. Move outer end of screwdriver or special 8. Clean grease and dirt off of backing plate and
tool toward axle, expanding brake shoes to sand down shoe ledges if rusted or ridged.
the point where the wheel can just be
turned by hand. . 9. Disconnect parking brake cables to rear
brakes at intermediate lever end. Wipe off
6, REAR BRAKES ONLY. NOTE: Parking dirt and grease from exposed portion of
brake cable adjustment should be made at cables and pull cables through conduits as
this time. With brake shoes still expanded, far as possible from the brake end and
disconnect the parking brake cable at the wipe off old grease.
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10. Apply a generous coating of cable lubricant 21. Install brake drums. (For lubrication and
to cables and slide cables back through adjustment of front wheel bearings see
conduits. Wipe off excessive grease from Wheel Section.)
backing plate.
NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN ANCHOR PINS
11. Apply a thin coating of suitable lubricant UNLESS INSPECTION OF LINING
comparable to "Lubriplate" to shoe ledges TO DRUM CLEARANCE INDICATES
and on rear brakes apply to the parking A NEED FOR REPOSITIONING OF
brake lever fulcrum and strut contact points. ANCHORS.
22. Insert a .015" feeler gauge between the
12. Thoroughly clean star wheel adjusting lining and drum of the rear (secondary)
screws, pivot nuts, hold down pins, springs shoe about 1-1/2" from the star wheel ad­
and cups. Apply a small amount of suitable justing screw e~d of the shoe and expand
lubricant comparable to "Lubriplate" to shoe by turning star wheel adjusting screw
the threaded end of the adjusting screw and until feeler gauge cannot be withdrawn.
to contact points on the shoe webs. Then turn star wheel adjusting screw in
opposite direction until there is but a light
13. When installing new shoes, lay the shoes drag on the feeler gauge.
out in pairs according to their position
on the truck. The rear (secondary) shoe Withdraw feeler gauge. NOTE: Expanding
is the shoe with longer lining. shoes until feeler gauge cannot be with­
drawn insures that shoes are resting against
14. REAR BRAKES ONLY. On rear shoes at­ the anchor pin.
tach parking brake levers to backing plate
side of shoe web. Place spring washer on 23. Revolve brake drum so that feeler gauge
parking brake lever pin and insert pin hole is about 1-1/2" from the anchor end
through lever and shoe from the backing of the rear (secondary) shoe lining. There
plate side. Assemble lockwasher and nut. should be a slightly heavier drag on the
Adjust nut so that parking brake lever is feeler gauge at this point. If the clearance
under spring tension, but free of bind. at the anchor end of the shoe is greater
than the clearance at the adjustment end
15. REAR BRAKES ONLY. Attach parking by .003" or more, it will be necessary to
brake lever strut to parking brake lever adjust the anchor pin.
from side opposite backing plate with conical
spring, flat washer and cotter pin. 24. To adjust anchor pin, loosen lock nut 1/4
to 1/2 turn and tap anchor pin either up or
16. Thread the star wheel adjusting screw into down to provide the correct anchor pin
the pivot nut to the limit of the thread and position. After positioning the anchor pin.
assemble star wheel adjusting screw and to provide the correct rear (secondary)
adjusting screw spring to the adjustment shoe clearance, tighten the anchor pin lock
end of the shoes with pivot nut against the nut with a 16" wrench and then recheck
right hand shoe. NOTE: Always assemble anchor and adjusting end clearances.
pivot nut on the right hand shoe regardless NOTE: If anchor pin nut is loosened too
of position of shoes on the truck. much, the anchor pin may shift when tighten­
ing the lock nut.
17. FRONT BRAKES ONLY. Guide forked end
of shoe links over anchor end of shoe web, 25. To adjust rear parking brake cables ex­
and attach shoes to backing plates by means pand shoes at both rear brakes until tight
of shoe hold down pins, springs and cups. against brake drums. With parking brake
lever applied approximately 1" from fully
18. REAR BRAKES ONLY. Place parking brake released position, pull cables by hand to
lever strut spring against shoulder at front remove all slack. Adjust cables as re­
(primary) shoe end of strut. Guide forked quired at yoke ends so that clevis pin can
end of strut and shoe links over anchor end of be inserted. Insert clevis pins and new
shoe webs. Attach shoes to backing plate cotter pins.
by means of shoe hold down pins, springs
and cups. 26. At both rear brakes back off star wheel
adjusting screw 12 to 14 notches.
19. REAR BRAKES ONLY. Attach cable to
parking brake lever by sliding yoke at brake 27. To check rear brakes for balance, pull park­
end of cable over hook end of packing brake ing brake lever back until rear wheel can
lever. just be turned by hand. Check rear wheels
for even brake drag. If drag is uneven,
20. Attach retracting springs to shoes and loosen the tight brake to provide even drag.
anchor pins. If springs show signs of having
been overstressed, they should be replaced. 28. Replace adjusting hole covers.
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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

12-1/8 X 2" FRONT

L-150, LM-150, LM-151 { 14 x 2-1/4" REAR

Fig, I - (Front) External View. Fig. 2 - (Front) Internal View.

valve

Brake .hoe
hold-down
spring and

Star adjusting 'A liind"'" screw

:t\U,Iuslmg hole cover
A·23055 screw spring A.23054

Fig. 3 - (Rear) External View. Fig. Ij. - (Rear) Internal View.

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6. Move outer end' of screwdriver or special

tool toward axle, expanding brake shoes
to the point where the wheel can just be
BackiDg
turned by hand.
plate,

7. Back off star wheel adjusting screw 12 to

14 notches and then check to see that brake
drum turns freely. On rear brakes it may
be necessary to tap the backing plate lightly
to permit the brake shoes to take a central
position.
Adjusting
8. Replace adjusting hole covers.

Major Adjustments and Servicing

(Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).

The following adjustments are performed only

when adjustments under "Minor Adjustments"
fail to give satisfactory results or when in­
stalling new shoes or linings.

NOTE: PERFORM OPERATIONS IN SE­

QuENcE GIVEN (AT BOTH FRONT
A-22939 AND REAR BRAKES UNLESS OTHER­
Fig. 5 WISE NOTED): ­

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place parking brake lever in fully released

position.
Before attempting to make any brake adjust­
ments, whether minor or major, be sure that 2. Jack up truck until wheels are free from
wheel bearings are properly adjusted and that floor.
brake backing plates are tight.
3. Remove wheels, hubs and drums.
Adjustment For Wear (Minor) 4. Remove adjusting hole covers.
NOTE: PERFORM OPERATIONS IN SE­
QUENCE GIVEN (A T BOTH FRONT 5. Remove brake shoes and inspect linings for
AND REAR BRAKES UNLESS OTHER­ excessive wear, grease, loose rivets or
other damage. Install new lining if old
WISE NOTED): ­
lining shows excessive wear or is saturated
1. Place parking brake lever in fully released with grease or brake fluid.
position.
6. Inspect brake drums for scores, run-out
2. Jack up truck until the wheels are free from or cracks. If scores are not too deep or
floor. "run-out" does not exceed .010", drums
may be machined. If drums are badly
3. Remove adjusting hole covers. scored or cracked, they should be replaced.

4. On front brakes only loosen eccentric lock­ 7. Inspect wheel cylinders for signs of fluid
nut and turn eccentric adjustment in the leakage or deteriorated rubber dust boots.
direction of forward wheel rotation until If brake fluid is leaking out of wheel cylin­
upper (secondary) brake shoe drags. Then ders, replace or recondition wheel cylinders.
turn eccentric in opposite direction until
upper (secondary) brake shoe is free of 8. Clean grease and dirt off of backing plate
drag. Hold eccentric and tighten eccentric and sand down shoe ledges if rusted or
locknut. ridged.

5. Insert screwdriver or special adjusting 9. Apply a thin coating of suitable lubricant

tool in slot of backing plate to engage star comparable to "Lubriplate" to all shoe
wheel adjusting screw (Fig. 5). ledge s.
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10. Thoroughly clean star wheel adjusting 19. To adjust anchor pin loosen locknut 1/4 to
screws, pivot nuts, hold down pins, springs 1/2 turn and tap anchor pin toward the front
and cups. Apply a small amount of suitable or rear of truck to provide the correct
lubricant comparable to "Lubriplate" to the clearance. When the desired lining to drum
threaded end of the adjusting screw and to clearance is obtained, tighten anchor pin
contact points on the shoe webs. nut with a 16" wrench and then recheck
(secondary) shoe clearances. NOTE: 1£
NOTE: PERFORM THE FOLLOWING OPER­ anchor pin nut is loosened too much, the
ATIONS AT EACH FRONT WHEEL anchor pin may shift when tightening the
(SEE FIGS. 1 AND 2):­ locknut.

11. When installing new brake shoes, lay the 20. Expand brake shoes by tightening star wheel
shoes out in pairs according to their position adjusting screw to the point where wheel can
on the truck. The upper (secondary) shoe just be turned by hand and then back off star
is the shoe with the longer lining. wheel adjusting screw 1,,2 to 14 notches.
Replace adjusting hole covers.
12. Thread the star wheel adjusting screw into
the pivot nut to the limit of the threads and NOTE: PERFORM THE FOLLOWING OPER­
as semble star wheel adjusting screw and ATIONS AT EACH REAR WHEEL
spring to the adjustment end of the shoes. (SEE FIGS. 2 AND 3):­
NOTE: Always assemble pivot nut on the
right hand shoe as viewed from the ad­ 21. When installing new shoes, lay the shoes
justing screw end of the shoes regardless out in pairs according to their position on
of whether the brake shoes are for left or truck, The rear (secondary) shoe is the
right side of truck. shoe with longer lining.

13. Assemble shoe links to wheel cylinder and 22. Thread the star wheel adjusting screw into
and guide forked end of shoe links over the pivot nut to the limit of the thread and
anchor end of shoe webs. assemble star wheel adjusting screw and
adjusting screw spring to the adjustment and
of the shoes with pivot nut against the right
14. Attach brake shoes to backing plates with hand shoe. NOTE: Always assemble pivot
shoe hold down pins, springs and cups. nut on the right hand shoe regardless of
position of shoes on the truck.
15. Attach retracting springs to shoes and
anchor pin. 1£ springs show signs of having 23. Guide forked end of shoe links over anchor
been overstressed, they should be replaced. end of shoe web, and attach shoes to backing
plates by means of shoe hold down pins"
springs and cups.
16. Install brake drums. (For lubrication and
adjustment of front wheel bearings see 24. Attach retracting springs to shoes and anchor
wheel section). NOTE: It may be nec­ pin. If springs show signs of having been
essary to change the position of the shoe overstressed, they should be replaced.
eccentric when assembling drum over shoes.
NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN ANCHOR PINS 25. Install brake drums.
UNLESS INSPECTION OF LINING TO DRUM
CLEARANCE INDICATES A NEED FOR
NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN ANC HOR PINS
REPOSITIONING OF ANCHORS.
UNLESS INSPECTION OF LINING TO
DRUM CLEARANCE INDICATES A
17. Loosen eccentric adjustment locknut and NEED FOR REPOSITIONING OF
turn eccentric adjustment in the direction ANCHORS.
of forward wheel rotation until the upper
(secondary) shoe begins to drag. Then 26. Insert a .015" feeler gauge between the
turn eccentric in opposite direction until lining and drum of the rear (secondary)
brake is just free of drag. Hold eccentric shoe about 1-1/2" from the star wheel ad­
and tighten eccentric locknut. justing screw end of the shoe and expand
shoe by turning star wheel adjusting screw
18. Check lining to drum clearance at both until feeler gauge cannot be withdrawn.
ends of the upper (secondary) shoe. The Then turn star wheel adjusting screw in
clearance at both ends of the upper (second­ opposite direction until there is but a light
ary shoe should be .010". 1£ the clearance drag on the feeler gauge. Withdraw feeler
at the anchor end of the shoe is greater than gauge. NOTE: Expanding shoes until
the clearance at the adjustment end by feeler gauge cannot be withdrawn insures
.003" or more, it will then be necessary to that shoes are resting against the anchor
adjust the anchor pin. pin.
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27. Revolve brake drum so that feeler gauge

hole is about 1-1/2" from the anchor end
of the rear (secondary) shoe lining. There
should be a slightly heavier drag on the
feeler gauge at this point. If the clear"ance
at the anchor end of the shoe is greater than
the clearance at the adjustment end by
.003" or more, it will be necessary to adjust
the anchor pin.

28. To adjust anchor pin, loosen locknut 1/4 to

1/2 turn and tap anchor pin either up or
down to provide the correct anchor pin
position•. After positioning the anchor pin
to provide the correct rear (secondary)
shoe clearance, tighten the anchor pin lock­
nut with a 16" wrench and then recheck
anchor and adjusting end clearances. NOTE:
If anchor pin is loosened too much, the
anchor pin may shift when tightening the
locknut.

29. Replace adjusting hole covers.

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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

12-1/8 x 2" FRONT

L-lSl, L-lS2, L-153, LM-lS2 { 14-1/8 x 3" REAR

Fig. I - (Front) External View. Fig. 2 - (Front) Internal View.

Fig. 3 - (Rear) External View. Fig. q - (Rear) Internal View.

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5. Insert screwdriver or special adjusting tool

in slot of backing plate to engage star wheel
adjusting screw (Fig. 5).

6. Move outer end of screwdriver or special

toward axle, expanding brake shoes to the
point where the wheel can just be turned by
hand.

7. Back off star wheel adjusting screw 12 to 14

notches and then check to see that brake
Adjustmr drum turns freely.

8. Replace adjusting hole covers.

NOTE: PERFORM THE FOLLOWING AT

EACH REAR WHEEL (SEE FIGS.
3 AND 4): ­

9. Insert screwdriver or special adjusting tool

into upper or front shoe adjusting screw
slot of backing plate to engage star wheel
adjusting screw (Fig. 5),

10. Move outer end of screwdriver or special

adjusting tool toward axle, expanding front
brake shoe to the point where the wheel
can just be turned-by hand.
A·.2.2939
11. Back off star wheel adjusting screw until
Fig. 5 brake drum is just free of brake drag,
approximately 6 notches,
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 12. Insert screwdriver or special adjusting
tool into lower or rear shoe adjusting screw
Before attempting to make any brake adjust­ slot of backing plate and expand rear brake
ments, whether minor or major, be sure that shoe to the point where the wheel can just
wheel bearings are properly adjusted and that be turned by hand.
brake backing plates are tight.
13. Back off star wheel adjusting screw until
Adjustments For Wear (Minor) brake drum is just free of brake drag,
approximately 6 notches.
NOTE: PERFORM OPERATIONS IN SE­
QUENCE GIVEN (AT BOTH FRONT 14. Replace adjusting hole covers,
AND REAR BRAKES UNLESS OTHER­
WISE NOTED):­
Major Adjustments and Servicing
1. Place parking brake lever in fully released (Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).
position.
The following adjustments are performed only
2. Jack up truck until the wheels are free from when adjustments under "Minor Adjustments"
floor. fail to give satisfactory results or when in­
stalling new shoes or linings.
3. Remove adjusting hole covers.
NOTE: PERFORM OPERATIONS IN SE­
NOTE: PERFORM THE FOLLOWING AT QUENCE GIVEN. (AT BOTH FRONT
EACH FRONT WHEEL (SEE FIGS. AND REAR BRAKES UNLESS OTHER­
1 AND 2):­ WISE NOTED):­

4. Loosen eccentric locknut and turn eccentric 1. Place parking brake lever in fully released
adjustment in the direction of forward wheel position.
rotation until upper (secondary) brake shoe
drags. Then turn eccentric in opposite 2. Jack up truck until wheels are free from
direction until upper (secondary) brake shoe floor.
is free of drag. Hold eccentric and tighten
eccentric locknut. 3. Remove wheels, hubs and drums,
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4. Remove adjusting hole covers. 15. Attach retracting springs to shoes and
anchor pin. If springs show signs of having
5. Remove brake shoes and inspect linings been overstressed, they should be replaced.
for excessive wear, grease, loose rivets
or other damage. Ins tall new lining if 16. Install brake drums. (For lubrication and
old lining shows excessive wear or is adjustment of front wheel bearings see wheel
saturated with grease or brake fluid. section.) NOTE: It may be necessary to
change the position of the shoe eccentric
6. Inspect brake drums for scores, run-out when as sembling drum over shoe s.
or cracks. If scores are not too deep or
IIrun-out" does not e;)!:ceed .010", drums NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN ANC HOR PINS
may be machined. If drums are badly UNLESS INSPECTION OF LINING TO
scored or cracked, they should be re­ DR UM CLEARANCES INDICATE A
placed. NEED FOR REPOSITIONING OF
ANCHORS.
7. Inspect wheel cylinders for signs of fluid 17. Loosen eccentric adjustment locknut and
leakage or deteriorated rubber dust boots. turn eccentric adjustment in the direction
If brake .fluid is leaking out o.f wheel of forward wheel rotation until the upper
cylinders, replace or recondition wheel (seconda"l'Y) shoe begins to drag. Then turn
cylinders. eccentric in opposite direction until brake
is just free of drag. Hold eccentric and
8. Clean grease and dirt off of backing plate tighten eccentric locknut.
and sand down shoe ledges if rus ted or
ridged. 18. Check lining to drum clearance at both
ends of the upper (secondary) shoe. The
9. Apply a thin coating of suitable lubricant clearance at both ends of the upper (second­
comparable to "Lubriplate" to all shoe ary) shoe should be .010". If the clearance
ledges. at the anchor end of the shoe is greater
than the clearance at the adjustment end
10. Thoroughly clean star wheel adjusting by .003" or more, it will then be necessary
screws, pivot nuts, hold down pins, springs to adjust the anchor pin.
and cups of front brakes and clean star
wheel adjusting screws, locksprings, hold 19. To adjust the anchor pin loosen locknut
down nuts and washers of rear brakes. 1/4 to 1/2 turn and tap anchor pin toward
Apply a small amount of suitable lubricant the front or rear of truck to provide the
comparable to "Lubriplate" to threaded end correct clearance. When'the desired lining
of the adjusting screws and to points of to drum clearance is obtained, tighten anchor
contact of the shoe webs with the shoe links pin nut with a 16" wrench and then recheck
and anchor buttons. upper (secondary) shoe clearances. NOTE:
If anchor pin nut is loosened too much, the
NOTE: PERFORM THE FOLLOWING OPER­ anchor pin may shift when tightening the
ATIONS AT EACH FRONT WHEEL locknut.
(SEE FIGS. 1 AND 2):­
20. Expand brake shoes by tightening star wheel
11. When installing new brake shoes, lay the adjusting screw to the point where wheel
shoes out in pairs according to their position can just be turned by hand and then back
on the truck. The upper (secondary) shoe off star wheel adjusting screw 12 to 14
is the shoe with the longer lining. notches. Replace adjusting hole covers.

12. Thread the star wheel adjusting screw into NOTE: PERFORM THE FOLLOWING OPER­
the pivot nut to the limit of the threads ATIONS AT EACH REAR WHEEL
and assemble star wheel adjusting screw (SEE FIGS. 3 AND 4):­
and spring to the adjustment end of the
shoes. NOTE: Always assemble pivot nut 21. Thread star wheel adjustment screws into
on the right hand shoe as viewed from the anchor brackets to the limit of the thread
adjusting screw end of the shoes regardless and assemble 10cksprings over anchor
of whether the brake shoes are for left or brackets with long end of lockspring in
right s ide of truck. contact with star wheel.

13. Assemble shoe links to wheel cylinders 22. Assemble shoe links to wheel cylinders.
and guide forked end of shoe links over
anchor end of shoe webs. 23. Hold anchor button in place against cut­
out of rear shoe web and guide anchor button
14. Attach brake shoes to backing plate with into the notch of the anchor bracket. Guide
shoe hold down pins, springs and cups. forked end of shoe links over shoe web.
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24. Apply a thin coating of suitable lubricant

cOInparable to "Lubriplate" to one side of
shoe hold down washer and asseInble this
side of hold down washer against shoe web.
Place a .006- feeler gauge between center
shoe ledge and riIn of shoe, with shoe in
place against the anchor bracket and ad­
justing screw pad asseInble hold down nut
and draw down tight against washer, back
off one castellation and insert cotter key.

25. Attach retracting springs (black spring)

to brake shoe and anchor bracket and (yellow
spring) to brake shoe and anchor bracket
stud.

26. As seInble front shoe to backing plate in

the saIne Inanner.

27. Install brake druIns.

28. To adjust front shoe insert screwdriver or

special brake adjusting tool through slot
in backing plate (upper front) and expand
front brake shoe to the point where the wheel
can just be turned by hand.

29. Back off star wheel adjusting screw 6

notches.

3D, To adjust rear shoe insert screwdriver or

special brake ~djusting tool through slot
in backing plate (lower rear) and expand rear
brake shoe to the point where the wheel can

just be turned by hand.

31. Back off star wheel adjusting screw 6

notches.

32. Replace, adjusting hole covers.

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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

L-160, L-161. L-162. L-163, L-164. L-165, }FRONT BRAKE

LC-160, LC-161, LC-162. 12-1/811 x 2-1/411
L-170, L-l71. L-I72. L-l73, L-l74, L-175. (TYPE "F")
LF-170, LF-171, LF-l72

L-180, L-181, L-182, L-183, L-184. L-185, }FRONT B/RAKE

LC-180 LC-181 LC-182 13" x 2-1 4"
, . (TYPE tlF")

L-190, L-191. L-192, L-193. L-194, L_195,}

LF-190, LF-191, LF-192, FRONT BRAKE

LC-190, LC-191, LC-192. IS" x 2-1/4"

L-200, L-201, L-202, L-204, L-205, (TYPE "F")

LC-200, LC-201, LC-202

Brake hose

Lining

___ r~n"<I' shoe

Brake shoe cam

adjustment (B) Bleeder valve Retracting spring
A.231fT A·2319B

Fig. I - Front Brake - Externa I View - Type "Ft!. Fig. 2 - Front Brake _ Internal View -Type "F".
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14

11 12

~J

,,
'- ­

14 f
110 9 8
I
7 A-22913

Fig.3 - Front Brake -Exploded View-Type "F".

Item Item
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
No. No.

1 Plate assembly, brake backing. 19 Piston assembly.

2 Stud, adjusting cam &. shoe guide. 20 Boot.
3 Washer, plain, cam stud. 21 Tube assembly, connector, wheel
4 Spring, adjus ting cam. cylinder.
5 Cam, shoe adjus ting. 22 Bolt, fitting, inlet, brake line to cylinder
6 Washer, spring, anti-rattle, shoe guide. &: tube.
7 Shoe &: lining assembly. 23 Gasket, bolt.
8 Shoe. 24 Fitting, inlet, fluid, connector tube.
9 Lining. 25 Gasket, fitting.
10 Rivet, lining. 26 Bolt, fitting, inlet, connector tube to
11 Washer, plain, shoe guide. cylinder.
12 Washer, "C", shoe guide stud. 27 Screw, anchor, cylinder.
13 Spring, retracting, brake shoe. 28 Lockwasher, cylinder anchor screw.
14 Wheel cylinder assembly. 29 Washer, plain, cylinder anchor screw.
15 Body, wheel cylinder. 30 Screw, fas tening, wheel cylinder.
16 Spring. 31 Lockwasher, fastening screw.
17 Filler, piston cup. 32 Valve, bleeder, cylinder.
18 Cup, pis ton.
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--Rotation exerted against the drum and produces additional

braking effect. Both shoes are forward acting
(primary shoes), self-energizing in the forward
direction of drum rotation,

If the vehicle is moving' backward, the drag

of the drum on the linings is in the opposite
direction and produces "de-ener gization" which
tends to move the shoe heels away from their
anchor blocks. Piston forces at the shoe toes
are large enough to overcome this action, but
the shoes tend to rotate inwardly about their
anchor points and att~mpt to leave the drum.
Both shoes are reverse acting since neither is
self-energized in the reverse direction of drum
rotation.

Cylinder anchor block sides are aligned

on the axle radius. As the shoes roll upon
their anchor blocks to contact the drum, the
heels may also slide radially upon the anchor
Fig. ~ - Brake Adjustment, Type "F" Brake. block surface. The shoes thus automatically
flself-center fl in relation to the drum.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

The self-energization factor causes this brake

WAGNER SELF-CENTERING
to be approximately three times as effective
TYPE "F" BRAKES
during forward operation as it is during re­
verse operation; therefo.re its use is generally
(See Figs. 1, 2 and 3)
confined to the front axle of vehicles in con­
junction with a rear axle brake of a type pro­
This Wagner self-centering Hi-Tork Brake, viding effective stopping ability in reverse as
Type "F", is a "Floating-Shoe" type which has well as forward motion.
two identical shoes (7), (Fig. 3) arranged on
the backing plate (1) so that their toes are Disassembly
diagonally opposite, Two single-end wheel
cylinders (14) are arranged so that one cylinder Note A. The first disassembly operations is
is mounted between each shoe toe and the op­ always removal of brake shoe re­
posite shoe heel. tracting springs (13). With brake
spring pliers, pull one hooked end of
The two-wheel cylinder pistons (19) apply spring free of shoe web.
equal amounts of hydraulic force to each shoe
toe. Each cylinder body is shaped to provide Note B. If wheel cylinder connector tubes
an anchor block for the opposite shoe heel. (21) are removed, mark wheel cylinder
Each cylinder anchor block serves as a shoe stop ports to which tubes are attached
and shoe centering point and provides the ful­ to avoid error in re-assemb1y. Di£­
crum around which the shoe heel pivots when ficulty will be encountered in bleeding
the brakes are applied. operation if tubes are assembled in
wrong location.
Each shoe is adjusted by means of an ec­
centric cam (5) which contacts the underside
of the shoe table. Each cam is attached to the Step-By-step Procedure (Disassembly)
backing plate by a cam and shoe guide stud (2)
which protrudes through a slot in its shoe web I. REMOVAL OF SHOE ASSEMBLIES:
and, in conjunction with washers (11) and "c"
washers (12), also serves as a shoe "hold-down". 1. Remove both brake shoe retracting springs
Two retracting springs (13) are connected be­ (13). (Refer to Note A).
tween the shoes at each toe and heel,
2. Remove each shoe hold-down "c" washer
Upon brake application, the wheel cylinder (12) and washer (11), Shoes easily lift off.
pistons transmit pressure to the toes of the
shoes, forcing the shoe linings into contact with II. REMOVAL OF WHEEL CLYINDERS:
the brake drum. If the vehicle is moving for­
ward, the drag of the drum against the shoe 1. Remove brake shoe assemblies (7).
lining produces "self-energization" which tends
to help rotate the shoes outwardly about their 2. Remove connector tubes (21) and wheel
anchor points. This action multiplies the forces cylinder fittings (24). (Refer to Note B.)
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3. Remove each cylinder anchor screw (27) 3. Place boot (20) on piston (19), making sure
(lar ge) and washer (29). boot snaps over shoe guide.

4. Remove cylinder mounting screws (30) 4. Install piston and boot. Align piston shoe
(small). Cylinders easily lift off. guide slot to accommodate the shoe toe.
Push boot lip into place in groove machined
III. WHEEL CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY: on end of cylinder.

1. Pull boot (20) from wheel cylinder. Piston V. REPLACEMENT OF WHEEL CYLINDERS:
(19) should corne with boot. Pull boot from
piston. 1. Place one cylinder in position on backing
plate. Install mounting screws (30) and
2. Piston cup (18), cup filler (17), and spring lockwashers (31) (small). (Refer to Notes
(16) may be pulled from cylinder. D and E).

Assembly 2. Install cylinder anchor screw (27), washer

(29), and lockwasher (28) (large).
Note C. Adjustment cam and shoe guide studs
(2) are equipped with friction springs 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for second cylinder.
(4). They should easily turn with
an 8" wrench, but should not be loose. 4. Install wheel cylinder fittings (24) and tubes
If frozen, lubricate with kerosene or (21). (Refer to Note B under disassembly.)
penetrating oil and work free.
VI. REPLACEMENT OF SHOE ASSEMBLIES:
Note D. The two wheel cylinders mounted
on one brake are identical; HOW­ 1. Install sp-ring anti-rattle washer (6) on cam
EVER, CYLINDERS FOR LEFT OR and shoe guide stud (2), pronged side facing
RIGHT HAND BRAKES HAVE OP­ adjusting cam (5).
POSITE CASTINGS (15).
2. Place shoe assembly on backing plate with
Note E. Clean mating surfaces of cylinders cam and shoe guide stud protruding through
and backing plate before assembly to shoe slot. Locate shoe toe in piston slot
insure proper alignment. and shoe heel in anchor block slot. (Refer
to Note G.)
Note F. When replacing shoe retracting springs
(13), place spring end with long hook 3. Replace hold down washer (11) and "c"
in heel. of shoe and then, with brake washer (12) on cam and shoe guide stud.
spring pliers, stretch spring to se­ Crimp "c" washer on stud.
cure short hook end in toe of opposite
shoe. Use new springs if there is 4. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 for second shoe.
evidence of spring fatigue, (rust,
set springs, etc.). 5. Replace shoe retracting springs (l3).

(Refer to Note F).

Note G. For best results, new shoe and lining

assemblies (7) should have linings (9) Adju(stment
of correct thickness, ground (not
buffed) to correct radius, concentric Lining to drum clearance adjustment is required
with the brake drum. If this is not when shoes are relined and, on occasion, to
done, readjustment may be required compensate for normal lining wear. Clearance
after linings ar e "worn-in I t . should be sufficient to avoid "brake drag" and
yet close to afford a good "pedal reserve".
Note H. Do not lubricate brake mechanism
except as noted in "C". Manually operated and vacuum-hydraulic actuated
brakes require adjustment (or relining) when
Step-By-step Procedure (Assembly) pedal reserve approximates 2"; that is, when
the brake pedal drops to within 2 tt of floor board
IV. WHEEL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY: on hard application.

1. Do not assemble parts dry. Coat parts Adjustment may be made with the vehicle resting
and inside of cylinder bore with clean brake on jacks. On jacks, brake drag is checked by
fluid. "feel", rotating the drum in the direction of for­
ward rotation as adjustment is made.
2. Insert spring (16) cup filler (17), and piston
cup (18) into cylinder bore. Cup filler Step-By-Step Procedure (Adjustment)
"bumper" and cup lip should face closed
end of cylinder. 1. Make all adjustments with drums cool.
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2. Make sure wheel bearing is correctly ad­ SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

justed.
LINING LENGTH (MEASURED INSIDE ARC)
3. Placewrench(S/S") on cam and shoe guide (BOTH LININGS)
stud (A or B) (Figs. 1 and 4) to adjust one 12-1/S" Drum Diameter (lZS0) ••• lZ-7/S"
shoe. Rotate wrench in the direction of 13" Drum Diameter (l27 0 ) • • • • • 13-23/32"
FORWARD wheel rotation to decrease lin­ IS" Drum Diameter (127 0 ) .15-15/16"
ing to drum clearance. Reduce clearance
until lining drags on drum. LINING WIDTH
4. Move wrench slightly in opposite direction, 12-1/S" Drum Diameter •••••••• 2-1/4"
to increase clearance, until drag is re­ 13" Drum Diameter ••••••••• 2-1/4"
lieved. Then move wrench slightly (7 0 to 15" Drum Diameter ••••••••••• 2-1/4"
10 0 ) to increase the working clearance
(1" to l-l/Z" movement through arc swung LINING THICKNESS(STANDARD LINING)
by S" wrench). lZ-1/8". 13", IS" Drum Diameters ••• 5/16"

5. Place wrench on opposite cam and shoe LINING RIVET, STANDARD NUMBER
guide stude (B or A) to adjust second shoe.
Repeat steps 3 and 4. 12-1/8",13" Drum Diameters ••••••• 7-5
15" Drum Diameter •••••••••••••• 7-6
"Bleeding" The Hydraulic Brake System
WRENCH SIZE
Vehicle brake systems using the self-centering
Adjustment cam and shoe guide stud
hi-tork foundation brake are bled in similar
(2) head . • . . ., • . . . • . . . . . . . 5/8"
manner to other hydraulic systems.

LINING TO DRUM CLEARANCE

METHOD A: ­
Freedom from drag plus cam rotation
Bleed wheel cylinders in the following order:
of. • • • . • . • . . . . . • •
III 7°_10°
•••••••

1. Cylinder lowest to road.

2. Cylinder highest from road.

METHOD B: ­
If brake is mounted so that both cylinder bleeder
valves are not at the highest point of their .re­
spective cylinder bores, it may be necessary to
"surge bleed" the system.

1. Bleed brakes at all wheels in regular man­

ner, using Method A.

Z. At each wheel cylinder in turn, open bleeder

valve and then kick brake pedal down sharply
several times. Close bleeder valve. This
action creates turbulance in each cylinder,
forcing out any remaining trapped air.
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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

REAR BRAKES
L-160, L-161, L-162, L-163, L-16S, 14-1/8" x 3"
LC-160, LC-161, LC-162 } (TYPE "FR-2") FIGS. 1 and 2

REAR BRAKES
L-164, L-170, L-171, L-l72, L-l73, L-17S, IS" x 3"
LF-170, LF-171, LF-l72 } (TYPE IFR-2") FIGS. 1 and 2

L-174, L-lS0, L-lS1, L-lS2, L-lS3, L-lSS,} REAR BRAKES

LC-lS0, LC-lSl, LC-lS2, IS" x 4"
LF-190, LF-191, LF-192 (TYPE "FR-2") FIGS. 1 and 2

Wheel cylinder cover Adjusting slol

cover

~.--- Backing plate ----:i~

A·23211

Internal View External View

Fig. - Rear Brake - Type "FR-2".

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~frr
28 2 11 12

26
'y A·22912

Fig. 2 - Rear Brake, Type "FR-2" - Exploded View.

Item Item
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
No. No.

1 Plate, brake backing. 2.0 Spring.

2. Pin, anchor.
2.1 Piston assembly (short pis ton).
3 Screw, adjusting.
2.2. Piston (short).

4 Wheel, star, adjusting.

23 Cup, piston.

5 Lockspring, adjus ting.

2.4 Protector segment, cup, pis ton.
6 Shoe and lining assembly.
2.5 Boot assembly,
7 Shoe.
2.6 Push rod.
8 Lining.
2.7 Valve, bleeder.
9 Rivet.
2.8 Cover, wheel cylinder.
10 Pin, shoe guide stud.
2.9 Bolt, wheel cylinder.
11 Washer, shoe guide.
30 Lockwasher, wheel cylinder bolt.
12. Clip, "C", spring,sshoe guide.
31 Tube assembly. connecting.
13 Spring. brake shoe retracting.
32. Fitting, tube, connecting.

14 Wheel cylinder assembly.

33 Fitting, tube, connecting.

15 Body, wheel cylinder.

34 Bolt, fitting, tube, connecting.

16 Pis ton as s em bly (long pis ton).

35 Washer, fitting, bolt.

17 Piston (long),
36 Washer, fitting, bolt.

18 Cup, pis ton.

37 Cover, adjusting slot.

19 Protector segment, cup, pis ton.

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HYDRAULIC BRAKES

BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

FRONT BRAKES
L-210, L-211, } 16-1/211 x 3-1/211
LF-210, LF-211, LF-212, LF-220, LF-221, LF-222 (TYPE flFR-2S")
FIGS. 3 and 4

Wheel cylinder cover Brake shoe linings Brake hose connection

Brake spider - - - " Wheel cylinder Dust shield A-23207

Internal View External View

Fig, 3 - Front Brake - Type "FR-2S".

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41 42 43 44

lUI

12
I
11
I
T31 r
31
I
10 19 A-22911

Fig. ~ - Front Brake, Type "FR-2S" Exploded View.

Item Item
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
No. No,

1 Spider and pin assembly. 25 Spring.

2 Pin, retracting, spring, 26 Piston assembly (short).

3 Pin, anchor, 27 Piston (short).

4 Wheel, driven, adjusting worm. 28 Cup, pis ton.

5 Wheel, driven, adjusting worm, 29 Protector segment, cup, piston.

6 Worm, adjusting shoe. 30 Boot assembly.

7 Sleeve, adjus ting worm. 31 Push rod.

8 Washer, end thrus t, adjus ting worm, 32 Valve, bleeder, wheel cylinder.

9 Ring, snap, worm retainer. 33 Cover, wheel cylinder.

10 Shoe and lining assembly. 34 Bolt, mounting, wheel cylinder.

11 Shoe, 35 Lockwasher, cylinder mounting bolt.

12 Lining. 36 Fitting, distributor, fluid.

13 Rivet. 37 Bolt, mounting, dis tributor fitting.

14 Pin, shoe guide. 38 Lockwasher, dis tributor fitting bolt.

15 Washer, shoe guide pin, 39 Tube assembly, connecting (short).

16 Clip, "C", spring, shoe guide. 40 Tube assembly, connecting (long).

17 Spring, retracting, shoe toe (long). 41 Bolt, fitting, wheel cylinder.

18 Spring, retracting, shoe heel (Short). 4.2 Gasket, fitting, inlet,

19 Wheel cylinder assembly. 43 Fitting, inlet, fluid.

.20 Body, wheel cylinder. 44 Gasket, bolt, fitting .

21 Pis ton assembly (long). 45 Dus t shield.

2.2 Pis ton (long). 46 B oIt, moun ting, dus t shield.

23 Cup, pis ton. 47 Lockwasher, dust shield mounting bolt.
24 Protector segment, cup, piston.
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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

REAR BRAKES
16-1/2 11 x 7-1/8 11
L-204, L-210, L-211 (TYPE FR-2-SD)
{
FIGS. 5 and 6)

Wheel cylinder

~
Retracting spring Wheel cylinder cover
(long) Bleeder valve
~-~=
~ Brake shoe
linings

Retracting spring
(short)
A·23 195

Internal View. External View (Dust Shield Removed).

Fig. 5 - Rear Brake - Type "FR-2SD".

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Fig, 6 - Rear Brake - Exploded View - Type "FR-2SD".

Item Item
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
No. No.

1 Spider and pin assembly.

23 Piston assembly (long),

2 Pin, retracting spring.

24 Pis ton (long).

3 Pin, anchor.
25 Cup, piston.

4 Screw, adjus ting.

26 Protector segment, cup, piston.

5 Wheel, driven, adjusting worm.

27 Spring.

6 Worm, adjusting, shoe.

28 Piston assembly (short).

7 Sleeve, adjusting worm,

29 Piston (short).

8 Washer, end thrust, adjusting worm.

30 C up, pis ton.

9 Ring, snap, worm retainer.

31 Protector segment, cup, piston.

10 Shoe and lining assembly.

32 Boot assembly.

11 Shoe.
33 Push rod.

12 Lining.
34 Valve, bleeder, wheel cylinder.

13 Rivet.
35 Cover, wheel cylinder.

14 Pin assembly, shoe guide.

36 Bolt, mounting, wheel cylinder.

15 Washer, shoe guide pin.

37 Lockwasher, cylinder mounting bolt.

16 Clip, flC", spring, shoe guide.

38 Tube, assembly, connecting, wheel

17 Spring. retracting, shoe toe (long),

cylinder.
18 Spring, retracting, shoe heel (shott).
39 Bolt, fitting, inlet.
19 Wheel cylinder assembly, upper.
40 Gasket, fitting, inlet.
Wheel cylinder assembly, lower. 41 Fitting, inle t, fluid.
20 Body, wheel cylinder, upper. 42 Gasket, bolt, fitting.
Body, wheel cylinder, lower. 43 Dust shield, assembly.
21 Gasket, port plug. 44 , Bolt, mounting, dust shield.
22 Screw, port plug. 45 I Lockwasher, dust shield mounting bolt.
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Adjusting

Adjusting outer brake shoe

Fig. 9 - Brake Adjustment, Type wFR-2SD" Brake.

To adjust outer brake shoe, insert wrench

in adjustment slot until flat washer on wrench
contacts dust shield (see Fig. 9).

To ,adjus t inner brake shoe, insert wrench

in adjus trnent slot until recessed area on
wrench just enters dust shield; this will assure
proper engagement of brake tool in inner ad­
jus trnent worm.

A·22939 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 7 - Brake Adjustment, Type wFR_2w Brake. WAGNER SELF-CEl'{TERING TYPE FR-2,
TYPE FR-2S AND TYPE FR-2SD BRAKES
The development of the Wagner type FR-2 (Figs.
I & 2), type FR-2S (Figs. 3 &: 4), and type FR­
2SD (Figs. 5 & 6) brakes has created new vistas
of greater braking efficiency in the medium
and heavy duty truck field. The type FR-2
brake makes available to medium weight trucks.
the advantages of full self-energization (shoe
wrapping action caused by the drag of the drum
on the liners). The type FR-2S and the type
FR - 2SD bring the advantage of full self­
ener gization to the heavy duty field, and, in
addition, make it possible for vehicles of
30,000 to 45,000 lbs. gross weight to utilize the
high efficiency of hydraulic braking power to
the fullest extent. Heretofore, heavy vehicles
have been limited to a very few special appli­
cations of hydraulic braking power. The fact
that these brakes incorporate the greatest pos­
sible use of self-energization in drums of the
same or smaller sizes than those now in use
worm is of tremendous importance in solving the
braking problems of medium and heavy duty
trucks.

The basic design of these brakes is the same.

The FR-2 and the FR-2S each incorporate two
identical shoes and two identical wheel cylinders.
VJ.oIf-- Backing plate

The major difference is that the FR-Z uses a

backing plate while the FR-ZS is mounted on a
14----Brake adjusting wrencb
spider. The FR-ZSD is a dual type brake,
A.23450
equipped with four shoes. Its appearance is
comparable to two FR-ZS brakes placed back to
Fig. 8 - Brake Adjustment, Type "FR-2S" Brake. back, and it employs two Siamese Twin-type
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wheel cylinders to actuate the dual shoes. The and a retainer snap ring. Adjustments are made
shoes of all these brakes are arranged with by inserting a 3/8" hex wrench in the worm
the toes diagonally opposite each other and the and turning in the proper direction for the de­
double end wheel cylinders are placed between sired adjustment. The worm rotates the worm
the toe of one shoe and the heel of the other. wheel which, in turn, threads the adjusting
screw in the direction which the wrench is
An equal amount of hydraulic pressure is thus turned.
applied at each end of each shoe. Shoes are
always forward acting, independently actuated When the brakes are applied the wheel cylinder
in the direction of rotation. Shoes anchor at pistons apply force against the toe and heel of
either toe or heel depending upon the rotation each shoe. As the shoe linings come into contact
of the drum. with the drum, self-energization develops. The
rotation of the drum pulls the shoes a'gainst the
The FR-2 brake is constructed for use on the drum surface to multiply the forces exerted on
rear axle of medium weight trucks and buses. the drum and produce additional braking action.
As previously mentioned, the major difference If the vehicle is in forward motion, this self­
of this brake from the other two is that the as­ energization, or wrapping action, pushes the
sembly is mounted on a backing plate. Riveted shoe heels against the anchor pins. In back­
to this backing plate are two anchor and adjust­ ward motion the shoe toes are forced against the
ing supports. Into each anchor and adjusting adjusting screws which then serve as anchor
support is placed on anchor pin at one end of pins. The anchors are free to rotate within
the support and a star wheel and adjusting sc.rew their supports, so that when the brake is appUed
at the other end. The adjusting mechanism is the pin will turn with the shoe. In addition, the
. assembled as follows: The adjusting screw is anchors are slotted to allow the shoe heel to
threaded into its end of the support, the star slide inwardly or outwardly along the axle radius
wheel is placed in the slot of the support so to center the shoe properly in relation to the
that the keys inside of the wheel fit into the drum. Self-centering of shoes when the vehicle
lengthwise grooves of the adjusting screw, the is in backward motion is accomplished by rounded
star wheel being held in the correct adjustment shoe toes which pivot on the adjusting screws.
position by a locks pring.
The shoes on these brakes are floating shoes.
Adjustments are made through a slot in the Each shoe is held in position by a shoe guide
backing plate opposite the star wheel by placing pin, washer, shoe guide spring "C" clip and
the special adjusting tool or screwdriver two shoe return springs. On the FR-2 brake
through the slot and turning the star wheel to the toe and heel shoe return springs are the
achieve the desired adjustment. same. On the FR-2S and the FR-2SD, each shoe
heel spring is short, hOQked to the anchor end
The FR-2S is constructed for the front axles of the shoe and a proje<;:tion on the anchor pin;
of vehicles having a gross weight of 30,000 to each shoe toe spring is long, hooked between
45,000 Ibs. and is used in conjunction with the the toe end of the shoe and a spring pin centered
FR-2SD rear axle brake. These brakes are on the spider.
mounted on malleable iron spiders, the FR-2S
on a single sided spider, and the FR-2SD on a Disassembly
double sided spider. The adjusting and anchor
support on these brakes is cast as an integral FR-2 (Fig. 2)1 FR-2S (Fig. 4) and FR-2SD
part of the spider. The principle adjustment lFig. 6) Brakes
difference is that the adjusting screw is operated
by a worm and worm wheel instead of a star Note A. The first disassembly operation is
wheel. The FR-2SD is designed with four shoes, always removal of the brake shoe re­
two on each side of the spider. These four tracting springs. With brake spring
shoes offer advantages over two wide shoes in pliers, slip looped ends off pins or
that they provide greater equalization of brake projections on the anchor and ad­
lining pressure on the entire width of the drum justing supports.
surface, more rapid heat dissipation, and longer
lining and drum life. Dual shoes also simplify Note B. When the wheel cylinder connecting
tube is removed, not position of tube
and yet permit greater accur,acy of adjustment
and fittings on the brake to avoid er­
when compensating for lining wear.
ror in reassembly. Difficulty may be
encountered in the bleeding operation
Adjusting mechanisms are similar to the ad­
if tube is assembled in the wrong lo­
justment mechanism on type FR-2. Each ad­
justing screw is threaded into a worm wheel cation.
placed in a slot located in its support. The Note C. Whenever shoes are removed, always
worm wheel is engaged with a worm which is dismantle adjusting mechanism and
rotated to effect adjustment. The worm is en­ clean dirt, dust and grease from the
closed in a removable sleeve and worm and parts and supports. Care should be
sleeve are held in the support by a thrust washer taken to distinguish the adjusting
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screws as those of the left or right Assembly

brake. The left brake adjusting screws
have a left hand thread, and the right Note D. Each brake utilizes two wheel cylin­
brake screws have a right hand thread. ders which are identical. The piston
Neither can be assembled to the op­ actuating the toe of each shoe has
posite brake. provision for a longer stroke than the
other piston. This is to compensate for
step-By-step Procedure (Disassembly) adjustments made on the shoe which
move the shoe toe away from the wheel
Before beginning the following steps on the FR-2S cylinder. Thus the long stroke piston
and FR-2SD, remove the dust shield attaching is built longer than the short stroke
bolts and lift off the dust shields. piston, and is also identified by a
circular groove machined at the
I. TO REMOVE SHOE ASSEMBLIES: bottom of the push rod socket. The
cylinder casting is constructed with
1. Remove brake shoe retracting springs. the bleeder valve and connecting tube
(Refer to Note A.) inlets offset toward the short stroke
end of the cylinder. PISTONS MUST
Z. Pry off shoe guide spring "C" clip and lift BE ASSEMBLED IN THE PROPER
washer off of shoe guide stud. Shoes will ORDER WITHIN THE CYLINDER.
slide off easily. Otherwise, fluid will enter the cylinder
chamber improperly and may be forced
3. The anchor pins should easily pull out of out past the short stroke piston.
the supports.
Note E. Do not lubricate shoe adjustment
II. TO REMOVE WHEEL CYLINDERS
mechanism or other parts of the brake.
WITHOUT DISTR UBING SHOES:
Lubrication will cause dirt and dust
to collect and. solidify in the adjust­
1. Remove brake shoe retracting springs. ment mechanism.
(Refer to Note A.)
Note F. When replacing shoes make certain
2. Remove connecting tube fitting bolts from that the toe or cutaway end of each
wheel cylinder. shoe is aligned with the adjusting
screw, and the heel of each shoe with
3. Remove wheel cylinder bolts. the anchor pin -- otherwis e, adjust­
ments cannot be made.
4. Spread shoes away from cylinder until push
rods are cleared. Lift out cylinder and Note G. When replacing shoe retracting springs,
cover. place the straight ends of the springs
in the notched holes in the brake
III. TO REMOVE ADJUSTING MECHANISM: shoes, and, with a brake spring pliers,
slip the looped ends over the pin or
1. Remove shoes from brake. anchor pin projection as required.
The FR-2 type retracting springs
2. Rotate adjusting screw, backing off adjust­ are of equal length and loop over a pin
ment to thread it free of star wheel or worm mounted in the anchor and adjusting
gear. support. Each shoe on the FR-2S and
the FR-2SD type brakes has one long
3. Push adjusting screw out of support. On toe spring which loops over a pin
FR-2 type, lift star wheel and lock spring mounted on a centered location on the
from slot. On FR-2S and FR-2SD types, spider, and one short heel spring which
pry worm retainer snap ring from support loops over a projection on the anchor
and remove thrust washer, worm and worm pin.
wheel from slot.

IV. TO DISASSEMBLE WHEEL CYLINDERS:

step-By-step Procedure (Assembly)
1. Take push rods out of boot assemblies and
slip boots off ends of cylinders. The brakes are easily assembled in reverse
order to disassembly.
2. Remove pistons and spring by pushing either
piston through and out of cylinder. V. TO ASSEMBLE WHEEL CYLINDERS:

3. Cups are removed by slipping cup protector 1. Do not assemble parts dry. Coat parts and
segments off and working cups over the end inside of cylinder bore with clean brake
of the pistons. fluid before assembly.
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Z. Stretch cups into place on the pistons. Cup VIII. TO REPLACE SHOE ASSEMBLIES:
lip must face inward toward spring groove
side of piston. 1. For best results new shoe and lining as­
semblies should have liners of correct
3. Slip cup protector segments into place on thickness, ground (not buffed) to the correct
each piston. Protector segment is placed radius, concentric to the brake drum.
behind cup with segment lip facing same
direction as cup lip. Z. Slide anchor pins into supports so that anchor
can be engaged by the shoe heel.
4. Slide pistons with spring between them into
cylinder chamber. Be sure long stroke piston. 3. Replace shoe on backing plate or spider
and short stroke piston are at the correct making sure that toe is aligned with the
ends of the cylinder and the push rod socket adjusting screw and heel with the slot pro­
in each piston faces outward. (Refer to vided in the anchor pin. Slip shoe guide
Note D.) pin through spider or backing plate guide
hole located in shoe web. Install washer and
5. Slip boots over ends of cylinder so that the shoe guide spring OlC" clip. Repeat step
boot edges fit squarely into the grooves on for other shoe or shoes.
the casting. Place push rods into assembled
boots and cylinder. 4. Replace shoe retracting springs. (Refer
to Note G.)
VI. TO REPLACE ADJUSTING MECHANISM:
On FR-ZS and FR-ZSD type brakes, replace the
L Do not lubricate parts. (Refer to Note E.) dust shield enclosure after completing assembly
of the brake.
Z. On the FR-ZS and FR-ZSD types, place worm
in sleeve and slip them into hole in adjusting Adjustment
support. Open side of sleeve must face
worm wheel slot. Insert thrust washer Lining to drum clearance adjustment is required
and snap ring; be sure snap ring fit firmly when the shoes are relined, and. on occasion, to
into groove in wall of worm hole. (Omit compensate for normal lining wear. Clearance
this step with the FR-Z type brake.) should be sufficient to avoid "brake drag· and yet
close enough to afford a good "pedal reserve".
3. Hold star wheel (FR-Z) or worm wheel
(FR-ZS, FR-ZSD) in slot in adjusting support lv1anually operated and vacuum-hydraulic actuated
and slide adjusting screw into the outer end brakes require adjustment (or relining) when the
of the support so that the keys machined pedal reserve approximates Z·; that is, when the
on the inner circumference of the wheel en­ pedal drops to within Z .. of the floor board on
gage into the keyways on the adjusting hard application.
screw. Be certain to use the correct ad­
justing screws for the left and right brakes. Adjustment may be made with the vehicle resting
(Refer to Note C.) on jacks. On jacks, brake drag is checked by
feel. rotating the drum in the direction of for­
4. Rotate worm or star wheel to thread ad­
ward movement as the adjustment is made.
justing screw into support.

Step-By-step Procedure (Adjustment)

VII. TO REPLACE WHEEL CYLINDER
Type FR -2 Brake (Figs. 1 and 7)
WITHOUT DISTRUBING SHOES:

1. Make all adjustments with drum cooled to

1. Be sure backing plate or spider is clean
normal temperature.
so that cylinder and cover will fit properly
Z. Make sure wheel bearing is correctly ad­

when mounted.
justed.

Z. Spread shoes as far apart as possible. 3. Remove adjustment slot covers.

4. Insert special adjusting tool or screwdriver
3. Place cylinder and cover in proper position into adjustment slot (A or B) to contact the
on the backing plate or spider and fasten star wheel. Rotate star wheel toward axles.
securely with wheel cylinder bolts and lock­ using outer edge of slot as fulcrum for
washers. Screw in connecting tube fitting tool handle, until lining "drags" on the drum.
bolt. (Refer to Note B.)
5. Back lining off drum by rotating star wheel
4. Engage notched push rod ends into slots TWO notches away from axle. This will
provided at each end of the shoes. provide sufficient working clearance.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and "5 on Second shoe (B or A).
5. Replace brake shoe retracting springs.
(Refer to Note G.) 7. Replace adjustment slot covers.
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Step-By-Step Procedure (Adjustment) "BLEEDINGII THE HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM
Type FR-2S Brake (Figs. 3 and 8)
Vehicle brake syste:rns using the Type FR-Z.,
1. Make all adjustments with dru:rn cooled to FR-2S, FR-2SD foundation brake are bled in
normal temperature. similar manner to other hydraulic sys terns.

2. Make sure wheel bearings are correctly METHOD A:­

adjusted. Bleed wheel cylinders in the following order:
3. Insert brake adjusting wrench (Fi~s. 3 and
FR-2 and FR-2S
8) through adjusting hole (A or B) in dust
shield to fit firmly in adjusting worm.
1. Cylinder nearest to road.
Rotate wrench in direction of forward
wheel rotation until lining "drags" on the
Z. Cylinder highest from the road.
drum.
Type FR-2SD Dual Brake only
4. Rotate wrench in opposite direction to in­
crease clearance until drag is relieved.
Then rotate wrench one additional turn to 1. Bleeding both cylinders of the FR-2SD brake
provide working clearance. is accomplished through one bleeder valve
located on the high cylinder.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on the other shoe. or
shoes (B or A).

Step-By-Step Procedure (Adjustment)

Type FR-2SD Brake (Figs. 5 and 9) METHOD B:­
The rear wheel brakes are adjusted by If brake is mounted so that both cylinders are
means of a special 3/8" hex wrench (IH No. SE­ almost in a vertical plane, it may be necessary
1731) which has been designed for the purpose to "surge bleed" the system.
of adjusting either the inner or outer brake
shoe but not both shoes at one time. 1. Bleed brakes at all wheels in regular :manner,
using Method A, above.
1. Make all adjustments with drum cooled to
normal temperatures. 2. At each wheel cylinder in turn, open bleeder
valve and then kick pedal down sharply
2. Make sure wheel bearings are correctly several ti:rnes. Close bleeder valve. This
adjusted. action creates turbulence in each cylinder,
forcing out any remaining trapped air.
3. Insert special wrench (IH No. SE-l731
Figs. 5 and 9) in adjustment slot (A or B)
to engage either the inner or outer brake
shoe adjusting worm. Rotate wrench in
the direction of FORWARD wheel rotation
to decrease lining to drum ciearance. Re­
duce clearance until lining "drags" on
drum.

4. Rotate wrench in opposite direction, to in­

crease clearance, until "drag" is relieved.
Then rotate one (1) additional turn to pro­
vide the proper working clearance.

CAUTION: Repeat operation at each shoe

(two shoes to be adjusted at each adjust­
ment slot in dust shie ld).

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 at opposite adjust­

ment slot (B or A).

NOTE: For most accurate adjustment it

is not advisable to attempt to adjust both
brake shoes simultaneously, always pro­
ceed as outlined above.
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

LINING LENGTH (Measured Inside Arc)

(Both Linings):

FR-Z Brake

14-1/8" Drum Diameter . . . . . . . . . 14-118"

15" Drum Diameter. . . . • . . . . • . . 15 11

FR-ZS Brake

16-1/Z" Drum Diameter • . . . • 7-314 11 Block

(Two used per shoe)

FR-ZSD Brake

16-1/Z" Drum Diameter . . . . . 7-314" Block

(Two- used per shoe)

LINING WIDTH:

FR-Z Brake

14-118" Drum Diameter . . . . • . . . . . . • 3"

15" Drum Diameter. . . • . . . . . . . . . 3"

15" Drum Diameter . . . . . . • • . . • . •. 4"

FR-ZS Brake

16-1/Z" Drum Diameter . . . . • • . . . 3-1IZ"

FR-ZSD Brake

16-1/Z" Drum Diameter . . • . 3-1IZI1

LINING THICKNESS (Standard Lining):

FR-Z Brake

14-118" and 15" Drum Diameter. • . .. 3/8"

FR-ZS Brake

16-1/Z" Drum Diameter. . . • • • . . .. 5/8"

FR-ZSD Brake

16-1/ZI1 Drum Diameter. . . . . . . . •. 5/8"

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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING

L-184, L-190, L-191, L-192, L-193, L-195, } REAR BRAKES

LC-190, LC-191, LC-192, 16" x 4"
LF-210, LF-21l, LF-212, LF-220, LF-221, LF-222, (TYPE "FR")

L-194, L-200, L-201, L-202, L-205, REAR BRAKES

LC-200, LC-201, LC-202 16" x 5"
}
(TYPE "FR")

Retracting spring Brake shoe guide Adjusting slot

washer
Wheel cylinder

Brake shoe
lining ~L...
_ _ _ _ _ Direction of drum rotat.ion

Internal View ExternaJ View

Fig. I - Rear Brake - Type -FR-.

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@4 8
,~4
3
i ~..
5

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9
o

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Fig. 2 - Rear Brake, Type "FR" - Exploded View.

Item Item
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
No. No.

1 Plate, brake backing. 25

Cup, piston.

2 Shoe, lining & adjuster assembly. 26

Ring segment, back-up, piston cup.

3 Shoe & lining assembly. 27

Spring.

4 Shoe & insert assembly. 28

Piston assembly (short).

5 Lining. 29
Pis ton (shor t).

6 Rivet lining. 30
Cup, piston.

7 Screw, adjusting, shoe. 31

R.ing segment, back-up, pis ton cup.

8 W ashe r, end thrus t, adj us ting worm. 32

Boot.
9 Sle eve, adj us ting worm. 33
Cap, boot retainer.

10 Worm, adjusting, shoe 34

Washer, spring, cylinder mounting.

11 Ring, snap, worm retainer. 35

Link, connecting, pis ton to shoe.

12 Wheel, driven, adjus ting worm. 36

Cover, wheel cylinder.

13 Spring, brake shoe retracting. 37 Cover, wheel cylinder.

14 Bolt, shoe guide. 38 Valve, bleeder, cylinder.

15 Sleeve, shoe guide bolt. 39 Tube, assembly connector, wheel

16 Washer, plain, shoe guide bolt. cylinder.

17 Lockwasher, shoe guide bolt. 40 Gasket, fitting.
18 Nut, shoe guide bolt. 41 Fitting, inlet, fluid, connector tube.
19 Nut, lock, shoe anchor .block. 42 Gasket, bolt.
20 Block assembly, shoe anchor. 43 Bolt, fitting, inlet, brake pipe to
21 Wheel cylip.der assembly. cylinder & tube.

22 Body, wheel cylinder. 44 Bolt, fitting, inlet, connector tube

23 Piston assembly (long). to cylinder.

24 Piston (long).
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vehicle is moving forward, the shoe heels are

wrapped against their anchor blocks by the drum
rotation. If the vehicle is backing, the shoe
toes are forced against their anchor blocks.
Anchor block sides are aligned on the axle
radius. Upon contact with the anchor blocks the
shoes pivot and, at the same time, move radially
along the anchor block sides until they are
centered in relation to the drum.
worm
Self-ener gization assists brake application
, , equally regardless of the direction of the drum
rotation. The brake is thus capable of develop­
ing the same maximum torque output for a re­
verse stop that is used for a forward stop, and
it is always automatically self-centering.
VJ.C--- Backing plate
Disassembly
r4----Brake adjusting wrench
A·23450
Note A. The first disassembly operation is al­
Fig. 3 - Brake Adjustment, Type "FR" Brake. ways removal of brake shoe retracting
springs {13} (Fig. 2). With brake
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
spring pliers, slip looped end of spring
WAGNER SELF-CENTERING
off of the spring hook located at the
TYPE "FR" BRAKES (Figs~ 1 and 2)
toe or adjustment end of each shoe.

The Wagner self-centering Hi-Tork Brake is Note B. If wheel cylinder connecting tube
a "floating shoe" type which has two identical (39) and bleeder valves (38) are re­
shoes (2) (Fig. 2) arranges on the backing moved, mark wheel cylinder ports to
plate (1) so that their toes are diagonally oppo­ which connecting tube is attached to
site. Two double-end wheel cylinders (21) avoid error in reassembly. Diffi­
are arranged so that one cylinder is mounted culty will be encountered in bleeding
between each shoe toe and shoe heel. An equal operation if tube is assembled in wrong
amount of hydraulic force is thus applied at location.
each end of each shoe. The wheel cylinders are
not bolted directly to the backing plate; instead, Note C. Whenever shoes are removed, always
lliey are held in position by shoe anchor block dismantle adjusting mechanism and
(20). The anchor blocks are bolted to the back­ clean grease, dust, and dirt from parts
ing plate. Each anchor block serves as a shoe and from chambers within the shoe.
stop and shoe centering point and provides the
fulcrum around which the shoe pivots when the Step-By-Step Procedure (Disassembly)
::>rake is applied. Both shoes are always pri­
:nary shoes (forward-acting), independently I. REMOVAL OF SHOE ASSEMBLIES (2):
3.ctuated in either direction of rotation. Shoes
3.nchor at either toe or heel depending upon the 1. Remove brake shoe retracting springs (13).
~otation of the brake drum. A pivot pad is placed (Refer to Note A).
it both shoes toe and shoe heel. The pad at the
;hoe toe is an integral part of the shoe adjusting 2. Remove shoe guide bolt nut (18), lockwasher
3crew {7}, a component of the adjusting mech­ {17}, and washer (16), holding shoe in place.
mism, which is placed in the shoe toe on this Shoe {2} easily lifts off.
>rake. The adjusting screw is held in the shoe
oe by means of worm wheel (12) which threads 3. All other parts may then easily be removed.
>nto the screw. The worm wheel, in turn, meshes (Refer to Notes B and C).
vHh a worm (10) which is rotated to effect brake
.djustment. The worm has a hex bore so that II. REMOVAL OF WHEEL CYLINDER {21}
t can easily be turned with a 3/8" hex brake WITHOUT DISTURBING SHOES:
<rench. Adjustment slots (A and B) (Fig. 1)
n the brake backing plate, provide access to 1. Remove brake shoe retracting springs (l3).
ach of the shoe adjusting worms. (Refer to Note A).

Jpon brake application, the wheel cylinder pistons 2. Disassemble cylinder connecting tube {39}
23 and 28) (Fig. 2) apply force agains t toe and and tube fitting (41). (Refer to Note B) •
.eel of each shoe. Upon contact of shoe liners
5} with the drum, self-energization (shoe wrap­ 3. At anchor block (20) of cylinder, loosen
ing action caused by drag of the drum on the anchor block lock nuts (19). It is not neces­
inings) wraps both shoes into the drum. If the sary to completely remove these nuts.
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4. Spread shoes away from cylinder until con­ the cylinder (Greatest length from
necting links (35) are cleared. inlet port to end of cylinder) must
be assembled to the backing plate so
5. Push anchor block (20) away from backing that it faces the: (1) Shoe Toe (ad­
plate (1) until clearance is sufficient for justment end of shoe). (2) Adjust­
cylinder removal. ment slot in backing plate.

6. Lift out cylinder, complete with connecting Note E. Do not lubricate shoe adjustment
links. Be careful not to misplace spring mechanism or other parts of the brake.
washers (34). Lubrication will cause dust and dirt to
collect and solidify in the adjustment
I I I. REMOVAL OF SHOE ADJUSTMENT
mechanism.
MECHANISM:

Note F. When replacing shoes, make sure

1. Remove shoes (2) from brake. that shoe adjusting worm (10) (Fig. 2)
is aligned with adjusting slot (A or B)
2.. Rotate adjusting screw (7), threading it in backing plate. Shoes (2) can be as­
free of worm wheel (12). sembled backward, however, the brake
cannot be adjusted.
3. Pry worm retainer snap ring (11) from shoe.
Note G. When replacing shoe retracting springs
4. End thrust washers (8), sleeve (9), worm (13), place hooked end on shoe pins at
(10), and worm wheel (12) may now easily be shoe heel and then, with brake spring
removed. pliers, slip looped end of spring on
hook at toe end (adjustment end) of
IV. WHEEL CYLINDER (21) DISASSEMBLY: shoe.
1. Pry off each boot retainer cap (33), Boot
(32) and connecting link (35) will corne with
the cap.
step-By-step Procedure (Assembly)
2. Internal parts may now be forced out of one
end of cylinder. The brake is easily assembled in reverse order
to disassembly.
3. Slip cup back up ring segments (26, 31)
off of each piston assembly (23, 28). V. WHEEL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY:

4. Cups (25, 30) can now be stretched and 1. Do not assemble p~rts dry. Coat parts and
forced off of each piston. Take care not inside of cylinder bore with clean brake
to mar piston bearing surface or cup groove. fluid before assembly.

5. In turn, clamp each connecting link (35) in 2. Stretch cups (25 and 30) into place on pistons
vise. Pry off each boot retainer sleeve. (24 and 29). Cup lip must face inward to­
Remove boots (32). ward spring groove side of piston.

Assembly 3. Slip cup back up ring segments (26 and 31)

into place on each piston. Segment must be
Note D. Wheel cylinders are identical. One placed behind the cup lip and segment lip
side of the cylinder has a long stroke, must face in same direction as cup lip.
in comparison to the other side, to take
care of increased piston travel made 4. Assemble boots (32) and boot retainer
necessary when the brake is adjusted sleeves to connecting links (35). Force
to compensate for lining wear. The sleeves over boots to hold boots in place on
cylinder inlet and bleeder ports are links.
offset toward the short stroke side.
The long stroke piston has greater 5. Place long stroke and short stroke piston
length than the short stroke piston assemblies (23 and 28) in correct positions
and is also identified by a circular slot in cylinder with spring (27) between pistons.
machined at the bottom of the connect­ Piston connecting link sockets must face out­
ing link socket. Pistons must be ward and cup lips face inward. (Refer to Note
assembled in proper position within the D).
cylinder. If pistons are reversed,
fluid will have difficulty entering the 6. Place assembled boots and links in boot re­
cylinder chamber and it may be forced tainer caps (33) and fit on cylinder. Crimp
out of the short stroke side of the each cap, in at least three places, into
cylinder. The long stroke side of grooves machined on ends of cylinder.
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V I. REPLACEJMENT OF SHOE ADJUST­

3, Slip guide sleeve (15) on guide bolt (14).
MENT MECHANISM:
Assemble guide washer (16), lockwasher (17),
and lock nut (18). Tighten nut securely.
1. Do not lubricate parts. (Refer to Note E).
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for second shoe.
2, Assemble end thrust washers (8), sleeve
(9). worm (10), and worm wheel (12) in ·5. Replace shoe retracting springs (13). (Refer
place. Sleeve slot must face the worm to Note G,)
wheel to allow worm and wheel to mesh.

3. Push worm retainer snap ring (11) in place,

making sure it snaps into the groove pro­
vided in the shoe.

4. Start adjusting screw (7) into worm wheel

(12) thread. Adjust to full off position. Adjustment
Curvature of pad on adjusting screw must Lining to drum clearance adjustment is required
be in proper plane to permit it to rock on when shoes are relined and, on occasion, to
anchor block when shoe is replaced on back­ compensate for normal lining wear, Clearance
ing plate. should be sufficient to avoid "brake drag" and
yet close to afford a good "pedal reserve",
VII. REPLACEMENT OF WHEEL
CYLINDER WITHOUT DISTURBING Manually operated and vacuum-hydraulic actu­
SHOES: ated brakes require adjustment (or relining)
when pedal reserve approximates 2 "; that is,
I, Make sure that backing plate is clean so when the brake pedal drops to within 2 It of the
that cylinder and anchor block (20) will fit floor board on hard application.
properly when mounted.
Adjustment may be made with the vehicle resting
2. Make sure spr ing washers (34) are in
on jacks. On jacks, brake drag is checked by
position on the two lugs machined on the
'!feel", rotating the drum in the direction of for­
cylinder casting.
ward rotation as adjustment is made.
3. Spread shoes as far apart as possible.

1. Holding wheel cylinder so that long stroke

side of cylinder faces shoe toe and backing
plate adjustment slot, slip mounting lugs into
place in the anchor block (20). (Refer to
Note D), step-By-step Pro cedure (Adjustment)

>. Slip connecting link ends into sockets pro­ 1. Make all adjustments with drum cooled to
vided in the shoes. normal temperature.

). Tighten anchor block locknuts (19), with 2. Make sure wheel bearing is correctly ad­
a TORQUE WRENCH. Self-locking nuts, justed.
to be effective, must not be over tightened.
3. Remove adjustment slot covers.
Assemble cylinder connecting tube (39),
(Refer to Note B under Disassembly.) 4. Insert brake adjusting wrench in adjust­
ment slot (A or B) (Figs. 1 and 3) to contact
Replace brake shoe retracting springs (13), shoe adjusting worm (10). Rotate wrench
(Refer to Note G). in the direction of FORWARD wheel rota­
tion to decrease lining to drum clearance.
'III. REPLACEMENT OF SHOE ASSEMBLIES Reduce clearance until lining "drags" on
drum.
For best results, new shoe and lining as­
semblies (2) should have liners of correct 5. Rotate wrench in opposite direction, to in­
thicknes s ground (not buffed) to correct crease clearance, until drag is relieved.
radius, concentric with the brake drum. If Then rotate wrench one additional turn to
this is not done, readjustment may be re­ provide working clearance.
quired after liners are "worn in".
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 on the second shoe
Replace one shoe on backing plate (1) making (Adjustment Slot B or A).
sure adjustment worm (10) is aligned with
adjustment slot (A or B), (Refer to Note F.) 7. Replace adjustment slot covers.
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tlBLEEDING" THE HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM

Vehicle brake systems using the self-centering

hi-tork foundation brake are bled in similar

manner to other hydraulic systems.

METHOD .A:­
Bleed wheel cylinders in the following order:

1. Cylinder lowest to road.

2. Cylinder highest from road.

METHOD B: ­
If brake is mounted so that both cylinders are

almost in a vertical plane it may be necessary

to "sur ge bleed" the system.

1. Bleed brakes at all wheels in regular

manne r, us ing Method A.

2. At each wheel cylinder in turn, open bleeder

valve and then kick brake pedal down sharply

several times. Close bleeder valve. This

action creates turbulence in each cylinder,

forcing out any remaining trapped air.

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
LINING LENGTH (measured inside arc) (Both
Linings):

16" Drum Diameter ••••••••••• 16-1/8"

LINING WIDTH:
16" Drum Diameter. . . . 4", 5"

LINING THICKNESS (Std. Lining):

16" Drum Diameter. • • • • • • • • 3/8"

TORQUE WRENCH READING, SHOE

ANCHOR BLOCK LOCKNUT:

16" Drum Diameter

(3/4"-16 Thrd.) ••••• 175-219 lb. ft.

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PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

FOR LM-120, L-l30, L-150, LM-150, L-160, FOR L-180, LC-180 SERIES TRUCKS
LC-160, L-170, LF-170 SERIES TRUCKS

Parking Brake Adjustments (See Fig. 1) Parking Brake Adjustments (See Fig. 2)

Note: Perform operations in sequence given:­ Note: Perform operations in sequence given:­

1. Place parking brake lever in extreme for­ 1. Place parking brake lever in extreme for­
ward (release) position. NOTE: Brake ward (release) position. NOTE: Brake
cam lever must rest squarely on the upper cam lever must rest squarely on the upper
brake band bracket. If necessary readjust brake band bracket. To correct this position,
linkage. rennve clevis pin and readjust yoke.

2. The lining to drum clearance of .020" to 2. The lining to drum clearance of .020" to
.030" is obtained as follows: .030" is obtained as follows:

(a) Adjust anchor screw nut (1) until .020" (a) Adjust anchor screw nut (1) until .020"
to .030" clearance is obtained at side to .030" clearance is obtained at side
of the stop screw. of the stop screw.

(b) Tighten nuts (4) on adjusting screw (b) Tighten nuts (4) on adjusting screw
bracket bolt (5) to give .020" to .030" bracket bolt (5) to give .020" to .030"
clearance between lower half of lining clearance between lower half of lining
and drum. and drum.

(c) Adjust lining clearance for upper half (c) Adjust lining clearance for upper half of
of band to .020" to .030" by turning band to .020" to .030" by turning nut
nut (2) on adjusting bolt (3). (2) on adjusting bolt (3).

(d) La ck all adjustments and recheck (d) Lock all adjustments and recheck
clearances • clear ance s.

.020 to .030"
clearance

.020 to .030"

clearance

5
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2
3

.020 to .030" .020 to .030"

A.22888 clearance clearance A-22889

Fig. I Fig. 2
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PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

FOR L-190 AND LF-190 SERIES TRUCKS.

FOR L-205, L-210, L-211, L-212, LF-210,

L-200. L-201, L-202, L-204 TRUCKS

LF-211, LF-212, LF-220, LF;,.221

LF-222 TRUCKS

Parking Brake Adjustments (See Fig. 3) Parking Brake Adjustments (See Fig. 4)

Note: Perform operations in sequence given:­ Note: Perform operations in sequence given:­

1. Place parking brake in extreme forward 1. Place parking brake lever in extreme for­
(release) position. NOTE: Brake cam ward (release) position. NOTE: Brake
lever must rest squarely on the upper brake cam lever must rest squarely on the upper
band bracket. To correct this position, brake band bracket. To correct this
remove clevis pin and readjust yoke. position, remove clevis pin and readjust
yoke.
2. The lining to drum clearance of .020" to
.030" is obtained as follows: 2. The lining to drum clearance of .020" to
.030" is obtained as follows:
(a) Adjust anchor screw nut (1) until
.020"to .030" clearance is obtained (a) Tighten nuts (3) on bolt (4) to give
at side of the stop screw, .020" to .030" clearance between lower
half of shoe and drum.
(b) Tighten nuts (4) on adjusting screw
bracket bolt (5) to give .020" to ,030" (b) Tighten nuts (1) on adjusting bolt (2)
lining clearance to drum for lower half to give .020" to .030" clearance be­
of ·shoe. tween upper half of brake shoe and drum.

(c) Adjust upper half of shoe lining clearance (c) Tighten nuts (5) on bracket bolt (6)
to ,020" to .030" by turning nut (2) on just enough to hold adjustment obtained
adjusting bolt (3). in paragraph (b).

(d) Lock all adjustments and recheck (d) Lock all adjustments.
clearances.

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F j g. 3 Fig. If