W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Replacing Brake Shoe

The brake shoe will need to be replaced when the pad wears out, which depends upon how frequently the foot brake is used. The following are indications that the brake pad needs to be replaced: The bandsaw takes noticeably longer to stop when the foot brake is pushed or the foot brake makes metal-to-metal grinding sounds.

Contact Woodstock International Technical Support at

(360)734-3482 to order the replacement brake shoe, Part X1770536 (refer to Page 64).

Components and Hardware Needed:

 

Replacement Brake Shoe (Part X1770536)

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Tools Needed:

 

Hex Wrench 5mm

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Hex Wrench 6mm

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Wrench 10mm

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Wrench 17mm

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To replace the brake shoe:

 

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Follow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts on Page 48.

3.Remove the cap screws, lock washers, and bushings that secure the brake shoe to the brake lever, then remove the brake shoe (see Figure 72).

4.Install a new brake shoe onto the brake lever with the cap screws, lock washers, and bushings removed in Step 3.

5.Reinstall the V-belts onto the pulleys, then slide the lower wheel back onto the bearing shaft.

6.Tension the V-belts (see Tensioning V-Belts, on Page 48).

7.Reinstall the bandsaw blade, adjust blade tension and tracking, then adjust the upper and lower blade guides and support bearings as needed.

8.Close the wheel covers.

Brake Shoe

Cap Screws

Figure 72. Brake shoe location.

SERVICE

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Woodstock W1770 manual Replacing Brake Shoe, Components and Hardware Needed, To replace the brake shoe