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12. Shift the brake calliper towards the cylinders.

13. Check the dust covers, guide pins and 

adjusting screws for wear and damage. 

Replace in the event of damage and/or wear.

14. Shift the brake calliper manually over the 

guide pins and check the freedom of 

movement in this way.

15. Check the brake adjuster.

16. Turn the hexagon (9) completely back 

(clockwise).

17. Depress the brake pedal lightly a few times 

to check that the automatic brake adjuster 

works. Turn the hexagon (9) back 

(clockwise).

Installing the brake pads
If the brake pads have wear end indicators, they 

must be replaced at the same time as the brake 

pads, including accessories.

Note:

Brake pads must always be replaced on both 

sides of the axle.

1.

If necessary, turn the hexagon (9) back 

completely.

2.

Clean the brake pad seats.

3.

First, place a brake pad on the brake piston 

side.

4.

Shift the brake calliper towards the wheel 

until it touches the brake disc.

5.

Now position the other brake pad as well.

6.

Separate the inner brake pad from the thrust 

pieces.

7.

Position a feeler gauge with the correct 

thickness (see "Technical data") between 

the brake pad and the thrust piece and adjust 

the play using the adjuster with the 

hexagonal adjusting bolt.

8.

Turn the hexagon clockwise until the feeler 

gauge just fits.

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9.

Position the new wear sensor with the 

strip (4).

10. Position the new spring clips.

11. Position the new locking bracket and tighten 

it with the bolt (1). (See "Technical data").

12. Fit the wear sensor connector.

13. Fit the cap(s) to the brake adjuster.

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3.8 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, BRAKE PADS, KNORR MODEL

Never insert fingers between the 

brake calliper and the brake calliper 

carrier during and following removal 

of the brake pads. Always take hold 

of the brake calliper on the outside.

Removing the brake pads
1.

Apply the parking brake.

If the respective axle has spring brake 

cylinders, place chocks in front of and behind 

the wheels of another axle and release the 

parking brake.

2.

Remove the wheels in question.

3.

Remove the hairpin spring (26) and washer 

(45) from the yoke pin (44) of the locking 

strip (11).

4.

Press the strip on and remove the yoke 

pin (44).

5.

Check the strip for corrosion; replace if 

necessary.

6.

Remove the sealing cap (37).

7.

Using a ring spanner and the adapter, turn 

the hexagonal bolt (23) anti-clockwise until 

the brake pads (12) can be removed (a 

clicking noise can be heard).

Note:

Never turn the hexagonal adjusting bolt 

without using an adapter. The adapter is a 

torque safety and will break off when the 

torque is too high. Without the use of an 

adapter the mechanics in the brake calliper 

may become damaged when the torque is 

too high, so that replacement of the brake 

calliper may be necessary.

8.

Remove the brake pads.

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Installing the brake pads
1.

Check the brake calliper play. See 

"Inspection and adjustment".

2.

If necessary, turn the hexagonal adjusting 

bolt (23) back completely, using the adapter.

3.

Clean the brake pad seats.

4.

Check all brake calliper seals (guide bushes, 

thrust pieces).

5.

Shift the brake calliper (1) towards the wheel 

side.

6.

Fit the outer brake pad.

7.

Shift the brake calliper towards the brake 

cylinder side.

8.

Fit the inner brake pad.

9.

Separate the inner brake pad from the thrust 

pieces.

10. Position a feeler gauge with the correct 

thickness (see "Technical data") between 

the brake pad and the thrust piece of the 

adjuster with the hexagonal adjusting bolt.

11. Turn the hexagonal adjusting bolt clockwise 

with the ring spanner and the adapter until 

the feeler gauge just fits. Remove the feeler 

gauge.

12. Check the play between the end of the brake 

pads and the brake calliper carrier (see 

"Technical data"). If the play is too small, 

material must be ground off the steel plate of 

the brake pad. If the play is too large, the 

brake pads and/or brake carrier must be 

replaced.

13. Lightly grease the sealing cap (see 

"Technical data") and replace it on the slack 

adjuster.

14. Fit the locking strip (11).

15. Press the strip and fit the yoke pin.

16. Fit the washer (45) and the hairpin spring 

(26) on the yoke pin (44).

17. Apply the service brake once and check that 

the hub can move freely. If necessary, 

increase the play.

18. Put the wheels back on.

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