Argo Aurora 800 - Handbrake Inspection; Brake Pad Inspection Procedure

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SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Figure 7-25. Removing the brake pads from the brake caliper
To replace the rewall:
1. Positiontherewallinthedrivingcompartment.
2. Slidein thebottom ofthe rewallrst androute the
throttle cable through the open area at the steering col-
umn.
3. Pushinthetopofrewallupagainstthetabslocatedon
the left and right hand side of the dash support.
4. Reinstall the six (6) socket head fasteners that secure the
rewall.
7.3.5 HANDBRAKE INSPECTION
ADM
Aurora models are equipped with a hydraulic hand brake
system. This consists of an independent set of hydraulic brake
calipers and brake discs. The master cylinder is mounted on
theleftsidesteeringbarwithauidlevelviewingwindow.
Figure 7-26a
Figure 7-26a. Hydraulic handbrake levels
Monitorthehandbrakeuidonaregularbasis.Ifuidlevel
needs replenishing, remove the cover and ensure the level is
to the “top” level mark. Figure 7-26b
Figure 7-26b. Hydraulic handbrake levels
Inspectallbrakehosesandbrakettingsatbothhandbrake
andhydrauliccalipersforanysignsofbrakeuidleaks.
IMPORTANT: If the cover needs to be removed to
replenish or service the system, thoroughly clean the
cover and surrounding area before removing to avoid any
contamination to the brake system.
Hand Brake Pad Inspection Procedure
Inspect the brake pads after every 25 hours of operation.
Worn,glazedorcontaminatedbrakepadsaecttheeciency
ofthebrakesystem.Toinspectthe pads,rst removethe
rewall.
To remove the rewall:
1. Removethe six(6) fastenerssecuring rewallusing a
socket wrench.
2. Pulltherewallrear-wardmovingthethrottlecableclear
of the area at the steering column that it is routed through.
3. Lifttherewallclearofthedrivingcompartment.
Withtherewallremoved,bothhandbrakehydraulicbrake
calipers are visible. Each caliper has 2 brake pads which are
secured by (2) 3/8” Socket Head bolts. Inspect all 4 brake
pads.
Replace the pads when:
• the brake lining material molded to each metal backing
plate is worn to 0.035" (1/32”) thickness. (Figure 7-27).
• thepadsareglazedandbrakeperformanceisaected.
• the pads are contaminated with lubricant, and brake
performanceisaected.