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Section 2
Hydraulic Brakes
2. Put an adjusting tool through the slots to
engage the lugs on the adjusting bolts. To
expand the shoes, move the handle of the tool
down when in the left hand slot and move the
handle up when in the right hand slot.
3. Adjust one shoe until a slight resistance can
be felt when the brake drum is rotated. Then
adjust in the other direction until the brake
drum can rotate freely.
4. Adjust the other shoe after you complete the
first shoe adjustment.
FSH Brake
(Floating Shoe Hydraulic)
Description
The FSH brakes are floating shoe, hydraulic
actuated brakes. They are available in 8" x 1.75"
(203.2 mm x 44.4 mm), 10.5" x 1.5", 2.25" (266.7
mm x 38.1 mm, 57.1 mm), 12.5" x 2.25" (317.5
mm x 57.1 mm) and 14" x 2.25" (355.6 mm x 57.1
mm) sizes. The brakes can be supplied with an
optional mechanical parking brake and automatic
or manual brake adjustments. Figures 2.11, 2.12,
and 2.13.
Figure 2.11
FSH BRAKE
1. Shoe and Lining Assy. 5. Manual Shoe Adjustment Shown
2. Parking Brake Lever Assy. 6. Shoe Hold Down Spring Assy.
3. Wheel Cylinder Assy. 7. “U” Return Spring
4. Backing Plate Assy. 8. Retainer Spring Clip
Figure 2.12
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TYPICAL FSH
BRAKE
