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Maintenance Section

Auto Slack Adjuster Inspection and Replacement Procedure

The auto slack adjuster is a link between brake chamber or actuator and foundation brake camshaft. It
transforms and multiplies the force developed by the brake chamber in to torque that is applied to the S
cam shaft.

C (Brake application at 6 to 8 bar reservoir pressure)

B (Drum contact using a lever)

Clevis pin
A (Fully retracted)

Hexagonal nut

Brake chamber
mounting bracket

Service Procedure
Troubleshooting
Note: Stroke / Standout measurements to be taken from the face of the brake chamber mounting to the centre of clevis pin

DICV-BR-6242

Free Stroke Measurement Full Stroke Measurement

1. With brakes released, measure the distance 1. Applied / full stroke is the amount of
from the mounting face of the chamber to the movement of the adjuster arm with application
center of the clevis pin (A). of full brake with system air pressure of 6 to 8
bar.
2. Use a lever to move the slack adjuster until the
brake shoes contacts the brake drum (B). 2. The difference between (C) and (A), is the full
stroke. The full stroke should fall within the
3. The difference between (B) and (A), is the free range of 25 - 45mm for 160mm arm and for
stroke. The free stroke should fall within the 140mm arm it should be 22- 42mm.
range of 20 - 26mm.

10-37 Service Manual - Brakes