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Figure 23. The Adjustment between the Brake Rod and the Air Cylinder
Schematic Views of Different Conditions
Legend
AC..Air cylinder (Figure 22 , item 4)
BC..Brake cylinder (Figure 22 , item 1)
VS..Slot to see the nuts (Figure 22 , item 6)
A...Before travel adjustment—Rods not locked by nuts (Figure 22 , item 5)
B...After travel adjustment—the brake released (See Section : How to Release the Brake for Machines with a
"Brake Release" Output, page 49)
C...Brake applied—NEW pads (See Section : How to Apply the Brake for Machines with a "Break Release"
Output, page 48)
D...Brake applied—OLD pads
E...This will occur if you apply the brake with the hydraulic line removed
TN..Rod travel, new pads
TO..Rod travel, very worn pads
TT..Full travel with the hydraulic line removed
M1..First mark at the view slot—the brake released
M2a.Second mark—one possible position—the brake applied
M2b.Second mark—a different position—the brake applied
AT..Air tubing (See Figure 18: A typical hydraulic brake system, page 38 , item1). Air releases the brake.
S...Spring applies the brake
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