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OVERSIZE LINERS

To compensate for material removed when refacing
brake drums, X (1/16" oversize) and XX (1/8" oversize)
liners are furnished by the lining manufacturers. When
oversize liners are used the drums should be machined
in increments of 1/16" (radius increased 1/16").

BRAKE SHOE ROLLER CAM FOLLOWERS

Roller cam followers are available in four sizes, each
having been designed for a specific purpose.

STANDARD SIZE (1.250")

Standard rollers are used when installing standard
lining with standard drums, X lining with 1/16" oversize
drums, or XX lining with 1/8" oversize drums.

If the drums have been refaced and oversize rollers
later installed, the oversize rollers must be removed
and standard rollers installed when the new liners are
installed.

1/8" OVERSIZE (1.375")

Use 1/8” oversize cam followers when you install
standard liners with worn or trued drums that are 1/32"
oversize. Circle grind the liners a few thousandths less
than the drum diameter.

1/4" OVERSIZE (1.500")

Use 1/4” oversize cam followers when X liners have
been installed with 1/16" oversize drums and standard
rollers. The standard rollers should be removed and
1/4" oversize installed before the lining becomes worn
to the point when the brake cam is no longer effective.

1/2" OVERSIZE (1.750")

Use 1/2” oversize cam followers when XX liners and
1/8" oversize drums have been used. The standard
rollers should be removed when the liners become
approximately 50% worn, and 1/2" oversize rollers
should be installed.

CAM PLATE SHIMS

When standard liners are installed with worn or trued
drums, or when X or XX liners have been installed and
are approximately 50% worn, shims or a combination
of shims should be installed under each of the cam
wear plates to permit the cam to be returned to the full
release position. Shims are available in 1/64", 1/32"
and 1/16" thicknesses.

BRAKE DUST SHIELDS

The brake spiders used for mounting the brake shoe
assembly parts also become the mounting for optional
dust shields.

The use of dust shields should be determined by
conditions encountered by the trailer. Operations in
mud, sand, dirt, water, and other forms of foreign
materials should be the governing factors. When these
conditions exist during winter months and maximum
cooling is desirable during summer months, dust
shields are easily installed or removed.

BRAKE ADJUSTERS

AUTOMATIC ADJUSTERS

Several different brands of automatic adjusters are
common. Because adjustment differs, refer to the
maintenance and adjustment information from the
manufacturer.

Some automatic slacks are equipped with an adjust-
ment pawl which eliminates loss of adjustment. This
pawl must be removed prior to backing off on the
adjustment to prevent damage to the splined pawl
and adjusting screw.

WARNING

Enlarging the drum diameter may

permit the cam to rotate beyond its maximum
lift when the lining becomes worn. This can
result in sticking cams or cam rollover.

To avoid this condition and to obtain maximum
lining wear, oversize roller cam followers or
wear plate shims (depending on the brake
design) should be installed when the liners
become approximately 50% worn.

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NOTICE:

Failure to use dust shields during

months where gravel chips, etc., are used on
roads may allow drums to be scored by these
materials. Dust shields may provide the desired
protection.

NOTICE:

Automatic adjusters may seem to be

over-adjusting and may seem to be more
sensitive until brakes are properly burnished.

Summary of Contents for 42101401

Page 1: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL Please route to the individual responsible for trailer maintenance Part No 42101401...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ed Trailer Maintenance 23 Maintaining Insulation Efficiency 24 Safety Measures Urethane Foam 24 Converter Dolly 25 Alterations to the Trailer 26 PLATFORMS CONTENTS Reporting Safety Defects 2 Reporting...

Page 4: ...mmediately inform NHTSA in addition to notifying Great Dane Limited Partnership If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group...

Page 5: ...ce Manual Contact the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association 1020 Princess Street Alexandria Virginia 22314 Telephone 703 549 3010 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before performing any maintenance or repair work...

Page 6: ...r specs leaf spring main leaves remain in proper contact with wear pads with no twists Spring wear pad contact will then be even too Also at the first TPM a trailer mechanic should take the time to ve...

Page 7: ...tures can mean frozen and sluggish or inoperative brakes sagging light and brake lines broken connections increased corrosion and can require the installation of winter equipment Enclosed air systems...

Page 8: ...0 SOCKET 6 CAUTION CONNECTOR WIRING CHANGE NOTICE TO ALL TRACTOR TRAILER OWNERS AND USERS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 121 Air Brake Systems was amended by the National Highway Traffic Saf...

Page 9: ...ts and replace them with original equipment parts or equal as required 1 Spiders for looseness or sheared fasteners 2 Anchor pins for wear or misalignment 3 Brake shoes for wear at anchor pin holes 4...

Page 10: ...tanks and allow the pressure to drop gradually In a system employing spring brake control valves the spring brakes should function and apply the brakes In a system that does not employ spring brake co...

Page 11: ...ely 50 worn shims or a combination of shims should be installed under each of the cam wear plates to permit the cam to be returned to the full release position Shims are available in 1 64 1 32 and 1 1...

Page 12: ...n lead to greatly reduced trailer brake lining life trailer brake drum heat checking heat cracking and breakage The air pressure imbalance typically ranges from 4 to 6 psi between the tractor and trai...

Page 13: ...st bearing or thrust washer as you rotate wheel Be sure there is sufficient clearance between brake shoe and drum so brake shoe drag will not interfere with bearing adjustment 7 Tighten adjusting nut...

Page 14: ...if yearly mileage is less At rebuild time before you install wheel bearings onto spindle coat bearing journals to deter fretting corrosion with a film of Lithium 12 Hydroxy stearate grease or its equ...

Page 15: ...the load being carried You must build up to and maintain your trailer s air pressure at more than 70 psi for van trailers and 80 psi for platform tailers before operating the trailer The air protectio...

Page 16: ...lt heads will not produce the desired clamping force RUNNING GEAR ASSEMBLY Inspection of upper running gear rail weld attachment to the trailer for weld fatigue cracks is a requirement of the annual F...

Page 17: ...alled and as soon as the rim wheel becomes airtight when the tire bead slips onto the bead seat The tire must always be inflated within a restraining device safety cage The tire must not be inflated t...

Page 18: ...attachment weld Caused by overload and over inflation Note Wheels with well welded discs may not be approved for use with radial tires Leak at butt weld caused by cracked or damaged weld Leak at valve...

Page 19: ...it molded into the tire and the rim or wheel rating Always use valve stem caps to keep a tight air seal and keep out dirt and moisture Even with proper inflation radial tires tend to show a sidewall b...

Page 20: ...e extreme caution to prevent branding too deeply The ideal branding depth is 1 32 and in no case should it exceed 1 16 If no branding panel is on the tire brand the sidewall midway between the rim fla...

Page 21: ...pect the axle alignment measure the distance from the kingpin to the trailer axle on each side and from axle to axle for tandem axles as specified below But first fabricate a rigid S hook that can be...

Page 22: ...an alignment machine made for the purpose It is often advisable to consult a qualified specialist with the equipment both to measure and to correct errors of camber NOTE Most trailer axles have no ca...

Page 23: ...ng as originally designed and manufactured by Great Dane Great Dane cannot be responsible for a guard that has been damaged or for one that is not repaired in accordance with Great Dane s design and m...

Page 24: ...amage or warpage to panels frame or hinges Compression seals should be checked to see if the seals need to be repaired or replaced to ensure a tight closure The seals around vent doors should be check...

Page 25: ...to bottom side rails should be checked for loose or missing rivets and the general condition of connections Great Dane should be contacted for fastener replace ment information If this information is...

Page 26: ...p b Waterproof all openings immediately by patching and sealing or both especially after accidents in which body and roof skin may have been cut Synthetic rubber base type sealer should be used for cl...

Page 27: ...d not only to carry loads into the main beams but are also used to maintain the main beams in a vertical direction Any area where cross members have been removed for any reason may cause twisting of t...

Page 28: ...uted that are of equal or greater capacity than those used at the time of manufacture then the GAWR need not be altered If components are substituted that have less capacity than those used at the tim...

Page 29: ...y to any trailer which shall have been repaired or altered without prior written approval of GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in any way so as in the judgment of GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to advers...

Page 30: ...s Components Heavy Vehicle Technology Center Dana Corporation Division Office 6938 Elm Valley Drive Kalamazoo MI 49009 www dana com trailers Form No 5011 Model TR Service Manual Indian Head Industries...

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