MODULE 8 - SHORT COURSE 2 (Drum Brakes)

This module is ideally suited to workshop personnel maintaining drum brake trailers. The focus is maintenance - the correct servicing of axle, suspension and hub for optimum performance. In the workshop, there is plenty of opportunity to further develop your skills whilst working on the equipment.

This module covers:

ECO Hub System

• Lubrication
• Tools
• Hub unit removal
• Bearing and seal removal
• Component inspection
• Removal and installation of bearing caps
• Bearing and seal assembly
• Installation of hub and bearing adjustment
• Wheel bolts
• Seal system assembly
• Lubrication

Suspensions

• Lubrication
• Air bags
• Shock absorbers
• Spring pivot
• Tightening torques
• Bearing bushes
• Air suspension valves

95 Drum Brake

• Brake shoes
• Brake roller
• Greasing
• Pull off spring
• Bearing mounted brake rollers
• Slack adjuster
• No special tools