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Bendix Treadle Valve PDF
Bendix Treadle Valve PDF
TREADLE TREADLE
MOUNTING
PLATE
MOUNTING
BOOT PLATE
3/8” P.T.
PRIMARY 3/8” P.T.
DELIVERY PRIMARY
3/8” P.T. DELIVERY
3/8” P.T. PRIMARY
SECONDARY 3/8” P.T.
SUPPLY SECONDARY 3/8” P.T.
DELIVERY PRIMARY
3/8” P.T. DELIVERY
SUPPLY
SECONDARY
SUPPLY 3/8” P.T.
EXHAUST SECONDARY
EXHAUST SUPPLY
FIGURE 1 - E-6™ DUAL BRAKE VALVE FIGURE 2 - E-10™ DUAL BRAKE VALVE
DESCRIPTION
The E-6™ (Figure 1) and E-10™ (Figure 2) dual brake valves The primary circuit of the valve is similar in operation to a
are floor mounted, treadle operated type brake valves with standard single circuit air brake valve, and under normal
two separate supply and delivery circuits for service (pri- operating conditions the secondary circuit is similar in
mary) and secondary braking, which provides the driver with operation to a relay valve.
a graduated control for applying and releasing the vehicle
Both primary and secondary circuits of the brake valve use
brakes.
a common exhaust protected by an exhaust diaphragm.
The E-10™ dual brake valve (Figure 2) is similar to the E-6™
dual brake valve except that a metal coil spring housed in OPERATION
an upper body assembly replaces the rubber spring used in
the E-6™ valve. The use of a metal coil spring (and the upper APPLYING: NORMAL OPERATION - PRIMARY
body assembly) provides greater treadle travel and, there- CIRCUIT PORTION
fore, provides the driver with a less sensitive "feel" when When the brake treadle is depressed, the plunger exerts
making a brake application. The E-10™ dual brake valve is force on the spring seat, graduating spring, and primary
generally used on buses, where smooth brake applications piston. The primary piston, which contains the exhaust valve
contribute to passenger comfort. seat, closes the primary exhaust valve. As the exhaust valve
The circuits in the E-6™/E-10™ dual brake valves are identified closes, the primary inlet valve is moved off its seat allowing
as follows: The primary circuit is that portion of the valve primary air to flow out the primary delivery port.
between the spring seat which contacts the plunger and the
relay piston; the secondary circuit is that portion between
the relay piston and the exhaust cavity.
1
16 18 7
19 8
25 17 34 1
26
15
2
28 27 16 18
22
23 4
17
24
33 5
31 19
21
32
20 6
30 14
13
12
9 11 10
FIGURE 3 - E-6™ DUAL BRAKE VALVE SECTIONAL FIGURE 4 - E-10™ DUAL BRAKE VALVE SECTIONAL
DIAGRAM DIAGRAM
RELEASING: SECONDARY CIRCUIT Clean any accumulated dirt, gravel, or foreign material away
from the heel of the treadle, plunger boot, and mounting
With the brake treadle released, air is exhausted from the plate.
primary circuit side of the relay piston. Air pressure and
Lubricate the treadle roller, roller pin, and hinge pin, with
spring load move the relay piston, opening the secondary
Barium grease per BW-204-M (Bendix part 246671).
exhaust valve allowing air pressure in the secondary
delivery line to exhaust out the exhaust port. Check the rubber plunger boot for cracks, holes or deterio-
ration and replace if necessary. Also, check mounting plate
and treadle for integrity.
Apply a thin layer of Barium grease, per BW-204-M (Bendix
part 246671), between plunger and mounting plate – do not
over oil!
MV-3™ DASH
CONTROL
MODULE TP-5™ TRACTOR
PROTECTION VALVE
TRAILER
CONTROL
VALVE SLACK
ADJUSTER SPRING
BRAKE BRAKES
CHAMBER
SLACK
ADJUSTER
(E-6™ OR E-10™) QUICK
DUAL BRAKE RELEASE
VALVE VALVE
DOUBLE
CHECK
VALVE
GOVERNOR
AIR DRYER BP-R1™
BOBTAIL
PROPORTIONING
VALVE
SUPPLY
RESERVOIR
COMPRESSOR (WET TANK) #1 SERVICE
RESERVOIR #2 SERVICE
RESERVOIR
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nut, spring seat (26), rubber spring (27) and remove the 8. Place screwdriver, blade up, in vise. Place stem (17) in
piston o-ring (28). relay piston upper body sub assembly over the blade of
16. Remove the large (30) and small (31) o-rings from the the screwdriver with blade engaged in the slot in the
relay piston (20). head of the stem.
17. Remove the retaining ring (32) securing the primary 9. Place the washer (24) over the stem. This washer should
inlet and exhaust valve assembly (33) in the upper body be installed in all valves.
and remove the valve assembly. 10. Install primary return spring (23) in upper body piston
bore.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
11. Install the primary piston rubber spring sub assembly
1. Wash all metal parts in mineral spirits and dry. (steps 4 & 5) over the stem, into the upper body piston
2. Inspect all parts for excessive wear or deterioration. bore.
3. Inspect the valve seats for nicks or burrs. 12. Compress the primary and relay pistons into the upper
4. Check the springs for cracks or corrosion. body from either side and hold them compressed, either
manually or mechanically. See the cautionary note
5. Replace all rubber parts and any part not found to be
under step 11 in the Disassembly section of this
serviceable during inspection, using only genuine
manual.
Bendix replacement parts.
13. Place the stem spring (19) over the spring seat nut (25)
ASSEMBLY and the spring seat (18) over the stem.
Prior to reassembling, lubricate all o-rings, o-ring grooves, 14. Install the lock nut (16) on the stem and torque to 20 -
piston bores and metal to metal moving surfaces with Dow 30 inch pounds.
Corning 55 M pneumatic grease (Bendix piece number 15. Install the primary piston retainer (15) over the piston,
291126). making certain all three lock tabs have engaged the outer
Note: All torques specified in this manual are assembly lip of the body.
torques and can be expected to fall off, after assembly is
accomplished. Do not retorque after initial assembly GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
torques fall.
1. Install the primary inlet and exhaust assembly (33) in
WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
the upper body and replace the retaining ring (32) to THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID
secure it. Be sure the retaining ring is seated completely PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:
in its groove.
When working on or around a vehicle, the
2. Install the large (30) and small (31) o-rings on the relay following general precautions should be
piston. observed at all times.
3. Install the primary piston o-ring (28) in the piston o-ring
groove. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking
brakes, and always block the wheels. Always wear
E-6™ VALVE ONLY: safety glasses.
4. Install the rubber spring (do not lubricate) (27), concave 2. Stop the engine and remove ignition key when working
side down in the primary piston (22) and place the spring under or around the vehicle. When working in the engine
seat (26), flat side up, over the rubber spring. compartment, the engine should be shut off and the
5. Install the primary piston spring seat nut (25), with its ignition key should be removed. Where circumstances
hex closest to the spring seat, and rotate clockwise require that the engine be in operation, EXTREME
until the top surface of the spring seat is even with the CAUTION should be used to prevent personal injury
top surface of the piston. Set aside. resulting from contact with moving, rotating, leaking,
6. Install large (30) and small (31) o-rings on relay piston heated or electrically charged components.
(20). 3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble or
7. Place relay piston, spring (21) (if used) in concave assemble a component until you have read and
portion of relay piston and install relay piston through thoroughly understand the recommended procedures.
No. 1 inlet/exhaust assembly (33) and into under side of Use only the proper tools and observe all precautions
upper body. pertaining to use of those tools.
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4. If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s air brake
system, or any auxiliary pressurized air systems, make
certain to drain the air pressure from all reservoirs before
beginning ANY work on the vehicle. If the vehicle is
equipped with an AD-IS® air dryer system or a dryer
reservoir module, be sure to drain the purge reservoir.
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BW1427 © 2007 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. All rights reserved. 3/2007 Printed in U.S.A.
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