Service brake

Service brake Checking the service brake

20000004.00-en

Read and observe: “Working on brakes, safety instructions”.

The submerged multiple-disk brakes installed in the wheel-hubs are low-wear brakes and largely maintenance-free. Nevertheless, the following points must be observed: • Abnormal noise from the wheel-hubs during braking may be a sign of damaged brake discs. In this case, have the brakes checked by our Service Department.

Bleeding the service brake

When air has penetrated into the brake system, e.g. by detaching the brake lines, the braking system must be bled. Have the brake system bled by our Service Department.

Service brake, checking the thickness of the brake discs

Check the lining thickness of the brake discs as per servicing schedule B. Have the lining thickness of the brake discs checked by our Service Department.

Service brake, replacing the the brake discs

Have the brake discs replaced by our Service Department.