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MLG and BRAKES – MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
10. BRAKE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
The following procedure describes how to remove the brake assembly from the main wheel. Wheel
removal is not necessary unless brake torque plate is to be removed; therefore this operation can be
performed on ground (jacking not required).
Procedure
Brake assembly removal
Task description
Additional info &
References
Insure parking brake is off and wheels are chocked
Remove flexible brake fluid line from the
wheel
Remove brake assembly back plate tie bolts (1)
and washers (2), and remove back plate.
Carefully slide brake cylinder (3) out of torque
plate.
If torque plate (1) removal is required, remove
wheel/tyre per wheel removal instructions.
Then:
- remove attachment bolts, nuts, and
washers which hold the leg (2), the axle
(3) and the torque plate (1) together.
- record the torque plate mounting
orientation for reinstallation. Remove
torque plate.