Brake shoe won’t sit properly

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by RoadRanger^^, Dec 12, 2024.

  1. IH9300SBA

    IH9300SBA Road Train Member

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    Slack adjuster won't lock up, it has to move when the brake chamber push rod moves, it is a "driven" component. Your problem is elsewhere.
     
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  3. RoadRanger^^

    RoadRanger^^ Light Load Member

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    Any idea where could be ?
     
  4. RoadRanger^^

    RoadRanger^^ Light Load Member

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    Okay looks like when i installed the slack i over adjusted it. Works fine now and will give update if it locks up again.
    Thank you all.
     
  5. little cat 500

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    i don't see anything wrong that i wouldn't run
     
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  6. RoadRanger^^

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    Thank you, i was worried about that extra gap on the bottom brake shoe, but i was reading and somebody said they will get even in no time.
     
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