Page No.11
NDS2 issue A
Spicer SpecialityAxle Division - Technical Publications
© Spicer Speciality Axle Division
EVALUATION OF BRAKE DISC SURFACE CONTINUED
Grooving - Scoring can be light or heavy,
If light grooving is found as shown in Fig. 13 then the disc
can continue to be used.
If Heavy grooving is found as shown in Fig. 14 then the disc
must be replaced.
Blue marks - banding indicates that the disc has been
exposed to very high temperatures.
If Blue marks - banding are found, the reason for the high
temperatures must be investigated and corrected.
Refer to the Brake manufacturer for details.
if left uncorrected the formation of heavy
heat checking / cracks will occur.
Polished discs indicate the use of improper lining material
or that the disc has been re- machined to too fine a surface
finish.
The Gloss / polish should be removed using (80) grit
Emery cloth and the brake manufacturer should be
contacted for an alternate liner material.
Fig. 13
Fig. 15
Fig. 14
Fig. 16
TP1631
TP1632
TP1633
TP1634