8.10 Wheel Brake Troubleshooting
Problem
Poor braking
Noisy brake
Uneven braking
Soft or spongy brake
Probable cause
Remedy
1)Fluid leaks from brake system.
2)Maladjustment of brake shoe
clearance.
3)Brake overheating.
4)Poor contact between brake drum and
friction piece.
5)Foreign matter adhered on friction
piece.
6)Foreign matter mixed in brake fluid.
7)Maladjustment of brake pedal
(inching valve).
1)Hardened friction piece surface or
foreign matter adhered thereto.
2)Deformed backing plate or loose
bolts.
3 ) D e f o r m e d sh o e o r i n c o r r e c t
installation.
4)Worn friction piece.
5)Loose wheel bearing.
1)Oil-contaminated friction piece.
2)Maladjustment of brake shoe
clearance.
3)Malfunctioning operating cylinder.
4)Shoe return spring deteriorated.
5)Deflected drum.
1)Brake fluid leaks from system.
2)Maladjustment of brake shoe
clearance.
3)Air mixed in brake system.
4)Maladjustment of brake pedal.
Repair
Adjust the adjuster
Check for dragging
Readjust
Repair or replace
Check brake fluid
Adjust
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
Replace
Repair
Repair or replace
Adjust the adjuster
Repair or replace
Replace
Repair or replace
Repair
Adjust the adjuster
Bleed air
Readjust
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