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Section 3
Inspection
WARNING
To prevent serious eye injury, always wear safe
eye protection when you perform vehicle
maintenance or service.
Inspect Parts
Linings and End Plates
CAUTION
Always replace both linings with specified parts.
If you only replace one lining, damage to the disc
can occur. If you use non-Meritor parts, incorrect
brake operation can occur. Damage to
components can result.
1. Remove the linings. Inspect the linings for wear
and damage. Replace damaged linings.
2. Replace the linings if you find the following
conditions:
• The thickness is 0.125-inch (3.2 mm) from
the backplate.
• Each lining has a different thickness.
• The linings are contaminated with oil or
grease.
• The linings have large or deep cracks. Small,
tight cracks (heat checks) on the lining’s
surface, which are caused by high
temperatures, are normal.
3. Inspect the end plate and end plate bolts for
wear. Replace worn or damaged end plates and
bolts.
Dust Seals
Check that the dust seals are soft and flexible.
Replace worn or damaged seals.
Disc
If the disc is worn beyond the specifications in
Figure 3.1, replace the disc. Also refer to the vehicle
manufacturer’s specifications that may be different
from those below.
Caliper
1. Inspect the pistons, housing bores and O-ring
grooves. Use a fine emery cloth to remove
scratches or corrosion. Replace worn or
damaged components. Replace components that
are heavily corroded or have large scratches.
2. Check the pistons for correct operation. Replace
the piston and housing if a piston is not straight
in the bore.
3. If fluid leaks at a piston, disassemble the caliper.
Inspect the piston, bore, O-rings and the back-up
rings. Service as necessary.
4. Measure the outer diameter of the piston.
Replace the piston if the outer diameter is less
than 2.995 inches (76.07 mm).
5. Measure the outer diameter of the housing bore.
Replace the housing if the diameter exceeds
3.003 inches (76.28 mm).
Figure 3.1
Maximum
Original Disc Disc Wear Minimum
Model Thickness Each Side Disc Thickness
HDB 640 1.574 inch 0.06 inch 1.450 inch
(40 mm) (1.5 mm) (36.83 mm)
SCL 35, 0.625 inch 0.06 inch 0.50 inch
46 and 53 (15.875 mm) (1.5 mm) (12.7 mm)
MINIMUM DISC
THICKNESS
MAXIMUM DISC
WEAR EACH SIDE
ORIGINAL DISC
THICKNESS
MAXIMUM
DISC WEAR
Typical Section Through Disc Showing
Recommended Maximum Wear Limits
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