Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems EB/ES BRAKES SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 19)

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Service Intervals
Brake Reline
A brake reline should be done any time the lining thickness or
condition indicates the need.
Camshaft Radial Play
Camshaft radial play should be checked with a dial indicator any
time the brake shoes have been removed from the vehicle to
assess the condition of the camshaft bushings. Refer to
Camshaft Inspection.
Camshaft Axial Play
Camshaft axial play should be checked any time the camshaft or
brake adjuster has been removed from the vehicle. Refer to the
axial play instructions in Brake Adjuster Installation, starting with
Step 6.
Brake Overhaul
A complete brake overhaul following the instructions in the
service manual should be accomplished at every third brake
reline.
Lubrication
See Periodic Service / Lubrication for detailed lube instructions
and intervals.
Periodic Inspections
The component inspections discussed below are general in nature.
More detailed component inspections are normally done at overhaul.
For more specifi c guidelines, refer to the appropriate inspection
instructions in Brake Overhaul.
Visual Inspection
A thorough visual inspection for brake wear, loose fasteners, broken
parts and/or obvious damage should be made each time the brake is
being serviced or the wheel and drum have been removed. In no case
should the visual inspection interval exceed 3 months of service.
Lining Inspection
A visual check of lining thickness and condition should be made each
time the vehicle is being serviced in the maintenance shop. In no case
should the lining thickness/condition inspection interval exceed 3
months of service.
Brake Adjustment
Brake Adjustment should be checked (and adjusted if necessary)
WEEKLY or any time applied stroke exceeds the maximums shown
in Periodic Maintenance: Brake Adjustment - Manual Brake
Adjuster.
Brake Operation Check
A complete operation check of the braking system should be made
following the instructions in Brake Operation Check, after any brake
service. In no case should the operation check interval exceed 3
months of service.
Periodic Service