SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis: Manual No. 0359

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Manual no. 0359

SAC CAM Drum Brake Service
Diagnosis
Edition 7.2003
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Contents
pg. 04 Introduction
04 Esploded view
05 Parts list
06 Introduction
07 Section 1: Pulling
08 Pulling
11 Section 2: Judder
12 Judder
15 Section 3: Low performance

16 Low performance
19 Section 4: Noise
20 Noise
23 Section 5:
Addressing excessive lever stroke
24 Addressing excessive lever stroke
29 Section 6:
Lining renewal or Brake inspection
30 Lining renewal or Brake inspection
33 Section 7: Manual override procedure

34 Manual override procedure
ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis 3

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Exploded view
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ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis

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EARLY
VERSION
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42
Fig. 1
Parts list
Item Description Item Early version

1 Lining inspection grommet 38 Spacer
2 Dirt shield 39 Spring Clip
3 Tappet Screw Cover 40 Washer
4 “O” Ring 41 Nut
5 Tappet Head Assembly 42 Circlip
6 Tappet Dust Excluder
7 Strut
8 Torque Plate
9 Housing Bearing
10 Camshaft Seal (Bracket)
11 Camshaft Seal (Housing)
12 Thrust Washer
13 Cross Shaft
14 Cover Plate
15 Gasket
16 Camshaft
17 Bolt
18 Washer
19 Spring Clip
20 “C” Spring
21 Spring Pin
22 Seal
23 “O” Ring
24 Plug
25 Circlip
26 Auto-adjuster Pinion
27 Cup Assembly
28 Spring
29 Manual Override Stem
30 Circlip
31 Stem Seal
32 Plug
33 “O” Ring
34 Adjuster Pinion
35 Spring
36 Manual Adjuster Stem
37 Clicker Spring

Introduction
The following Service Diagnosis pages are intended to Driver reporting:

supplement the main manual pages on the SAC CAM Drum Brake Pulling Section 1
Manual. This approaches the issues in servicing in an easy to use Judder Section 2
and logical way. The first approach starts with possible complaints Low performance Section 3
from the driver (In Sections 1 to 4) whilst the second looks at Noise Section 4
problems found whilst servicing the vehicle (In Sections 5 to 7).
For detailed explanation of the servicing, where it is not explained Service topics:
here, refer back to the main manual pages. Figures 1 & 2 indicate Addressing excessive lever stroke Section 5
the individual parts of the brake and remove the need for you to Lining renewal or Brake inspection Section 6
refer back to the main pages just for parts descriptions. Manual override procedure Section 7
Tappet Screw Cover
Tappet Head
Torque Plate
Tappet Screw
Cross Shaft
Camshaft
Strut
Manual Override
Stem
Adjuster Pinion
Fig. 2

Pulling
1
pg. 08 Pulling

1 Pulling
51 mm NOTE: Instructions 1 to 5 can be performed with the wheels on

Maximum Air Chamber the vehicle.
1. Is the brake operating when the foot pedal / park brake is

applied ?
2. Measure the brake lever travels at full system pressure (Fig.

1.1).
3. If lever strokes differ across the axle by greater than 10 mm

then refer to the section on Excessive Lever Strokes for
Camshaft Lever inspection checks.
Fig. 1.1 Refer to Section 5.
4. In the brake off condition, check that the clevis pin is in a free
condition (i.e. the cam lever is not pulled back by the air
chamber). See Fig. 1.2.
5. With the clevis pin removed, pull cam lever by hand to check
for stiffness and slowly return lever for same reason (Fig. 1.3).
Remove wheels and drums to carry out the following checks.
6. Check mating hub-to-drum and drum-to-wheel surfaces for

damage, trapped debris and corrosion. Clean relevant surfaces
as necessary.
Fig. 1.2
7. Check drum roundness in free state. (Fig. 1.4). Maximum
allowance 0.15 mm. Measurement should be made at least
12 mm in from edge of drum.
Fig. 1.3 Fig. 1.4

1 Pulling
8. Check correct lining material is fitted to the shoes.
NOTE: Check every block on every shoe. See Fig. 1.5.

9. Check linings and drums for oil, grease or other
contamination in contact areas. Clean up or change parts as
necessary.
10. Check that shoes are fitted correctly.
11. Check shoes and brake components for uneven wear and
damage.
Fig. 1.5 12. Check that shoes slide freely on ramps.
13. Check shoe tips for flat spots.
NOTE: Look for large flat areas and brunelling on the edges of
the shoe tips. See Figs. 1.6 & 1.7.
28mm Maximum
Fig. 1.6 Fig. 1.7

1 Pulling
14. Check shoe lead (Phasing) as described in ‘Shoe Setting

Procedure’.
NOTE:For PULL concerns the difference in trailing shoe lead

should be less than 0.2 mm. left to right hand brake across the
axle.
15. Check torque plate abutment and tappet head ramps for
damage or ridging. Lightly file torque plate abutments.
See Fig. 1.8.
NOTE: Complete flatness is NOT required.
16. Ensure that shoe tips are greased with recommended grease
Fig. 1.8
(Part No. PFG103). Refer to Fig. 1.9.
Fig. 1.9

Judder
2
pg. 12 Judder

2 Judder
1. With the vehicle axle jacked up and secured, check tyre

periphery for run-out and flat spots (Fig. 2.1).
See tyre manufacturers recommendations.
2. Check that wheel and hub has been secured correctly.

Release wheel nuts, remove wheel and drum, check mating
surfaces are clean and free from debris. Replace drum and
wheel, then using a diagonal pattern retightening method,
tighten nuts to half torque of vehicle manufacturers
recommended torque, then tighten to full torque using the
same pattern as before.
CAUTION:
On wheels with park brake actuators on the brake DO NOT
Fig. 2.1 apply the park brake at any time while the wheel nuts are
being tightened.
3. With free rotating wheel, view through one of the inspection

holes (Fig. 2.2) and measure the shoe-to-drum clearance,
turn the wheel through 90°, 180° and 270°, measure
clearance at each of these positions.
If measurements vary by 0.25 mm or more, this must be
reduced to 0.15 mm maximum.
Fig. 2.2
Remove wheels & drums to carry out the following checks:
4. Check mating hub-to-drum and drum-to-wheel surfaces for

damage, trapped debris and corrosion. Clean relevant
surfaces as necessary.
5. Check drum roundness in free state (Fig. 2.3). Maximum

Fig. 2.3

2 Judder
6. Check correct lining material is fitted to the shoes. 9. Check shoes and brake components for uneven wear and
damage.
NOTE: Check every block on every shoe (Fig. 2.4).
10. Check that shoes slide freely on ramps.
7. Check linings and drums for oil, grease or other
contamination in contact areas. Clean up or change parts as
necessary.
8. Check that shoes are fitted correctly. the shoe tips. See Figs. 2.5 & 2.6

Procedure’.
Fig. 2.4 Fig. 2.5
28mm Maximum
Fig. 2.6

2 Judder
damage or ridging. Lightly file torque plate abutments.
See Fig. 2.7.
14. Ensure that shoe tips are greased with the recommended
grease (Part No. PFG103). Refer to Fig. 2.8.
Fig. 2.7
Fig. 2.8

Low Performance
3
pg. 16 Low Performance

3 Low Performance
1. Check air line pressure at test points as recommended by the

vehicle manufacturer (Fig. 3.1).
2. Check if linings are worn out, via inspection holes in dirt

shield (Fig. 3.2). Minimum acceptable amount of lining
material is 5 mm.
3. Check for excessive lever travel (Fig. 3.3).
4. If lever strokes differ across the axle by < 10 mm then refer

to the section on ‘Excessive Lever Strokes’.
Refer Section 5.
5. With clevis pin removed, pull brake lever by hand to check for
stiffness and slowly return lever for same reason (Fig. 3.4).
Fig. 3.1
6. If brakes are predominantly used at low speed and short
brake applications. Re-bed and condition linings.
Worn lining condition
5mm (0.20 in)
Fig. 3.2
51mm
Maximum Fig. 3.4
Air Chamber
Camshaft Lever
Fig. 3.3

3 Low Performance
Remove wheels and drums to carry out the following checks:
7. Check mating hub to drum to wheel surfaces for damage,

trapped debris and corrosion. Clean relevant surfaces as
necessary.


Fig. 3.5
10. Check linings and drums for contamination in contact areas.
Clean up or change parts as necessary.
damage.
the shoe tips. See Figs. 3.7 & 3.8.
Fig. 3.6
28mm Maximum
Fig. 3.7 Fig. 3.8

3 Low Performance

Procedure’.
damage or ridging. Lightly file torque plate abutments (Fig.
3.9).
17. Ensure that the shoe tips are greased with the recommended
grease (Part No. PFG103). See Fig. 3.10.
Fig. 3.9
Fig. 3.10

Noise
4
pg. 20 Noise

4 Noise
1. Check air line pressure at test points, particularly in the range

of 0.5 to 2.0 bar (Fig. 4.1).
2. Drive vehicle on a bedding type run to recondition the linings.
Remove wheels & drums to carry out the following checks.
3. Check mating hub to drum to wheel surfaces for damage,

trapped debris and corrosion. Clean relevant surfaces as
necessary.

Fig. 4.1 12 mm in from the edge of the drum.

6. Check linings and drums for contamination in contact areas.
Clean up or change parts as necessary.

damage.
Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.3

4 Noise
the shoe tips (Figs. 4.4 & 4.5).

Procedure’.
damage or ridging. Lightly file torque plate abutments
(Fig. 4.6).
Fig. 4.4 13. Ensure that shoe tips are greased with the recommended
grease (Part No. PFG103). See Fig. 4.7.
28mm Maximum
Fig. 4.5
Fig. 4.7
Fig. 4.6 ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis 21

Excessive Brake Lever Stroke
5
pg. 24 Excessive Brake Lever Stroke

5 Excessive Brake Lever Stroke
1. De-adjust the brake with the longest lever travel (Fig 5.1) to 3. If lever stroke does not reduce in length after 50 applications,
give a travel of 50 mm. Apply foot brake a minimum of 50 then remove wheel and drum.
times at a minimum of 3 bar air input pressure. Re-measure
4. Check shoe phasing. Refer to ‘Shoe Setting Procedure’.
lever travel at maximum air input pressure for lever travel
measurement. 5. Check for worn linings and uneven wear between shoes
(Fig 5.2)
2. If the lever travel has reduced by 6 mm or more, reset lever
travels on both sides of axle using manual adjuster override to 6. Remove cam cover and cross shaft (Fig. 5.3).
30 to 35 mm at maximum pedal travel. Return vehicle to
7. Visually inspect cross shaft for damage (Fig. 5.4).
service.
De-adjusting the brake shoes
Direction
of forward drum
rotation
Adjuster stem
Fig. 5.1 Fig. 5.3
Worn lining condition

5mm (0.20 in)
Fig. 5.2 Fig. 5.4

8. Inspect tappet screws for damage (Fig. 5.5). Inspect teeth for 10. Mark, with a pen, one tooth on the leading tappet (Fig. 5.7).
any damage. Expand the brake manually, to full stroke, using the camshaft
or very low air pressure five times.
9. Expand brake manually and check that the struts are in place
The marked tooth should have rotated from its original
(Fig. 5.6).
position indicating correct auto-adjustment (Fig. 5.8). A failure
Ensure struts are not damaged or broken.
to adjust will result in excessive lever stroke as lining wears.
11. Remove brake shoes and ‘C’ spring. Measure ‘C’ spring free
dimension. The distance between the two inner ends should
not exceed 250 mm.
Fig. 5.5 Fig. 5.7
Fig. 5.6 Fig. 5.8

12. Remove trailing tappet (Fig. 5.9) and inspect for any damage. 13. Clean and check tappet bore for damage (Fig. 5.11).
Check by hand for free rotation of parts (Fig. 5.10).
14. Remove and clean trailing strut, inspect for damage (Fig.
5.12).
Fig. 5.9
Fig. 5.11
Fig. 5.10 Fig. 5.12
15. Remove air chamber bracket.
16. Remove adjuster plug and adjuster assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not mix parts between left hand and right hand brake
assemblies. These brakes contain handed parts which are
colour coded.
Left hand = Red

Right hand = Green

17. Remove pinion and inspect for damage on worm and bronze 21. Replace any damaged components, rebuild brake and
drive ring (Fig. 5.13). liberally coat all components with new grease (Part No.
PFG104).
18. Remove leading tappet assembly and inspect parts for
damage as previously inspected on trailing tappet assembly 22. Fill cavity with new grease (Fig. 5.16).
(Fig. 5.9).
23. Ensure cross shaft is replaced the correct way around so that
19. Clean and check tappet bore for damage (Fig. 5.14). gears mesh with the tappet splines (Fig. 5.17).
Replace cover plate ensuring gears and splines have meshed
before tightening the cover plate screws.
Fig. 5.13
Fig. 5.16
Fig. 5.14
20. Remove and inspect leading strut for damage (Fig. 5.15)
Fig. 5.17
Fig. 5.15

NOTE: It will become evident if the cross shaft is not fitted in

the correct orientation or seated properly when the cover plate is
bolted down, as the bolts will lock and the cover plate and gasket
will not have sealed the cam housing.
Fig. 5.18 shows correct fitment of cam cover
Fig. 5.19 shows incorrect fitment of cam cover
correct
Fig. 5.18
incorrect
Fig. 5.19

Lining Renewal or Brake Inspection
6
pg. 30 Lining Renewal or Brake Inspection

6 Lining Renewal or Brake Inspection
The following procedure is recommended whenever the brake 3. Inspect visible parts of tappet splines for damage (Fig. 6.3).
drums and shoes are removed.
4. Inspect both tappet dust covers for any damage, especially
1. Remove cover plate for inspection of internal components splits or tears. Pull tappet from bore to extend dust cover for
(Fig. 6.1). Wipe out old grease. inspection (Fig. 6.4).
2. Inspect cross shaft for damage to gear teeth (Fig. 6.2).
Fig. 6.1 Fig. 6.3
Fig. 6.2 Fig. 6.4

5. Carefully remove the trailing tappet by pulling it out through

the excluder. Care must be taken not to damage the dust
cover (Fig. 6.5).
6. If no components are damaged, refit tappets, renew dust

covers if necessary and fill cavity with new grease (Part No.
PFG104). Refer to Fig. 6.6.

the gears mesh with the tappet splines (Fig. 6.7)
Fig. 6.7
Fig. 6.5
Fig. 6.6

NOTE: It will become evident if the cross shaft is not fitted in the
correct orientation or seated properly when the cover plate is
will not have sealed the cam housing.
Fig. 6.8 shows correct fitment of cam cover.

Fig. 6.9 shows incorrect fitment of cam cover.
8. Remove ‘C’ spring and measure free dimension. Maximum

free length 250 mm. (Fig. 6.10).
Fig. 6.10
correct
Fig. 6.8
incorrect
Fig. 6.9

Manual Override Procedure
7
pg. 34 Manual Override Procedure

7 Manual Override Procedure
NOTE: When using the manual override the following procedure

must be adhered to.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive torque on the manual override stem, if
high torques are used it may result in damage to the brakes
internal components which will not be covered on warranty.
Maximum permissible torque 30 Nm.
If the adjuster will not turn in either direction at a maximum

torque of 30 Nm:
1. Remove wheel and drum.
Fig. 7.1
2. Remove cam cover and cross shaft (Fig. 7.1).
3. Attempt to turn manual over ride (Fig. 7.2).
Fig. 7.2

Tappet Screw Cover
Tappet Head
Torque Plate
Tappet Screw
Cross Shaft
Camshaft
Strut
Manual Override
Stem
Adjuster Pinion
Fig. 7.3
4. If adjuster now turns inspect trailing tappet assembly

(Fig. 7.3).
5. If adjuster still does not turn, inspect leading tappet assembly.
6. Remove air chamber bracket.
7. Remove adjuster plug and adjuster assembly. Check colour

coding for correctly handed parts (Fig. 7.4) and different
lengths of worm on pinion indicating later levels of adjuster
assemblies.
Left hand = Red
Fig. 7.4
Right hand = Green

8. Remove and inspect pinion for damage on worm and drive

ring (Fig. 7.5).
9. Remove leading tappet assembly and inspect parts for

damage as previously inspected on trailing tappet assembly
(Fig. 7.6).
10. Clean and check tappet bores for damage (Fig. 7.7).
11. Replace any damaged components, rebuild brake and liberally

coating all components with new grease (Part No. PFG104).
Fig. 7.5
12. Fill cavity with new grease (Part No. PFG104). Refer to Fig.
7.8.
Fig. 7.6
Fig. 7.8
Fig. 7.7

the gears mesh with the tappet splines (Fig. 7.9).
Replace cover plate ensuring gears and splines have meshed

before tightening the cover plate screws
NOTE: It will become evident if the cross shaft is not fitted in the
correct orientation or seated properly when the cover plate is
will not have sealed the cam housing
Fig. 7.10 shows correct fitment of cam cover.

Fig. 7.11 shows incorrect fitment of cam cover.
Fig. 7.9
correct
Fig. 7.10
incorrect
Fig. 5.19

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Before You Begin Access Information on ArvinMeritor's Web

You must follow your company's maintenance and

You must use special tools, when required, to avoid serious

Meritor uses the following notations to alert the user of possible

NOTE: A note indicates an operational, procedure or instruction

This symbol indicates that you must tighten fasteners to a

2 ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis

15 Section 3: Low performance

33 Section 7: Manual override procedure

ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis 3

ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis

Item Description Item Early version

ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis 5

The following Service Diagnosis pages are intended to Driver reporting:

Tappet Screw Cover

6 ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis

ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis 7

51 mm NOTE: Instructions 1 to 5 can be performed with the wheels on

1. Is the brake operating when the foot pedal / park brake is

2. Measure the brake lever travels at full system pressure (Fig.

3. If lever strokes differ across the axle by greater than 10 mm

Remove wheels and drums to carry out the following checks.

6. Check mating hub-to-drum and drum-to-wheel surfaces for

Fig. 1.3 Fig. 1.4

8 ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis

8. Check correct lining material is fitted to the shoes.

NOTE: Check every block on every shoe. See Fig. 1.5.

10. Check that shoes are fitted correctly.

13. Check shoe tips for flat spots.

ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis 9

14. Check shoe lead (Phasing) as described in ‘Shoe Setting

NOTE:For PULL concerns the difference in trailing shoe lead

NOTE: Complete flatness is NOT required.

10 ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis

ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis 11

1. With the vehicle axle jacked up and secured, check tyre

2. Check that wheel and hub has been secured correctly.

3. With free rotating wheel, view through one of the inspection

Remove wheels & drums to carry out the following checks:

4. Check mating hub-to-drum and drum-to-wheel surfaces for

5. Check drum roundness in free state (Fig. 2.3). Maximum

12 ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis

12. Check shoe lead (Phasing) as described in ‘Shoe Setting

Fig. 2.4 Fig. 2.5

ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis 13

NOTE: Complete flatness is NOT required.

14 ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis

ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis 15

1. Check air line pressure at test points as recommended by the

2. Check if linings are worn out, via inspection holes in dirt

3. Check for excessive lever travel (Fig. 3.3).

4. If lever strokes differ across the axle by < 10 mm then refer

16 ArvinMeritor SAC CAM Drum Brake Service Diagnosis

Remove wheels and drums to carry out the following checks:

7. Check mating hub to drum to wheel surfaces for damage,

8. Check drum roundness in free state (Fig. 3.5). Maximum

9. Check correct lining material is fitted to the shoes.

NOTE: Check every block on every shoe (Fig. 3.6).

11. Check that shoes are fitted correctly.

13. Check that shoes slide freely on ramps.

14. Check shoe tips for flat spots.