ASA-5® SLACK ADJUSTER TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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1. Brake Actuator stroke is | A. | Loose actuator push rod | A. Reposition components and torque to | |||
too long. |
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WARNING: Automatic | B. | Excessive clearance | B. Replace damaged or worn parts. | |||
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slack adjusters should |
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not be manually |
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adjusted in an effort |
| yoke due to wear. |
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to correct excessive |
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C. | Excessive clearance | C. Replace worn parts. | ||||
push rod stroke, | ||||||
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because this condition |
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indicates that a |
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problem exists with |
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the automatic adjuster, |
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with the installation of |
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the adjuster, or with | D. | Damaged (worn) | D. Replace damaged parts. | |||
related foundation |
| splines on slack or |
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brake components, |
| camshaft. |
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which manual | E. | Weak or broken brake | E. Replace weak or broken springs. | |||
adjustment will not fi x. |
| actuator return springs. |
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| Weak or broken brake |
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| shoe return spring. |
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| F. | Worn or broken | F. Repair or replace as required per In Service | ||
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| foundation brake |
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| components, including |
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| camshaft bushings, |
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| brake chamber bracket, |
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| G. | G. Lubricate, test adjuster mechanism, conduct | |||
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| mechanism not |
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| H. Brake | H. Replace or repair as required. | |||
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| excessive thermal |
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| I. | Damaged | I. | Replace component(s) or slack adjuster. | |
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| J. | J. | Correct installation position. | ||
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| improperly installed. |
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