Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems EB/ES BRAKES SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 34)

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WARNING: The long term effects of non-asbestos fi bers, have
not been determined. Therefore, precautions should be used
when handling these materials.
See General Information / Lining Material Warning
Figure 37. Brake and Lining Blocks
• When the EB ™ Standard Production linings require replace-
ment due to normal wear, they will have a tapered shape as
shown below. The lining will be thinner at the center of shoe
than at the cam or anchor pin end.
• When the ES ™ Extended Service linings require replacement due to
normal wear, the lining thickness will be uniform all along its
length.
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Inspection
Drum / Shoe and Lining Inspection
Standard Production EB ™ brakes use different shoe and lining
assemblies than those used for the ES models. Because of these part
differences, normal wear of either creates a unique lining wear
pattern.
Shoe and Lining Inspection (cont’d)