DAF LF45, LF55 Series. Manual — part 464

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Removing air dryer filter element
1.

Bleed the air dryer by allowing it to

regenerate or by loosening the compressor

pipe (1), so that the interior of the air dryer is

depressurised.

2.

Remove the filter element by turning it anti-

clockwise using a filter strap spanner.

3.

The filter element should be disposed of as if

it were an oil filter.

4.

Clean the air dryer internally.

5.

Check the air dryer threaded connection (2)

for damage and then lubricate it sparingly

with grease.

Installing the air dryer filter element
1.

Lubricate the sealing ring of the new filter

element sparingly with grease.

2.

Fit the filter element by manually tightening it

until the sealing ring abuts. Then tighten the

filter element by hand (approx. 1 turn).

3.

Fasten the compressor line (1).

4.

Pressurise the system and then check the air

dryer for air leaks.

5.

Fill in the date on the sticker with a

waterproof felt pen by which the filter

element must be replaced (max. 1 year after

fitting).

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Artikelnummer

Reference

Teilenummer

Référence

Eerstvolgende vervanging

Next change

Nächster Wechsel

Prochain remplacement

1391510

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3.7 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, BRAKE PADS, WABCO MODEL

Never insert fingers between the

brake calliper and the brake 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 connector of the wear sensors.

4.

Remove the bolt (1).

5.

Remove the locking bracket (4).

6.

Remove the spring clips (2).

7.

Remove the strip (10) and wear sensors

from the brake pads.

8.

Remove the cap (8) from the brake adjuster.

9.

Turn the hexagon (7) clockwise with a ring

spanner. Release the brake adjuster.

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Note:

Push back the pressure plate (5) manually, while

releasing the adjuster. This is to ensure that the

pin of the adjusting screw remains in the slot of

the pressure plate. Otherwise, there is a chance

that the adjusting screw will start turning and

damage the gaiter.

10. Remove the brake pads (3) and the pressure

plate.

11. Check the pressure plate, the pressure plate

guide and the brake pad slots for corrosion.

Remove any corrosion carefully with a steel

brush.

12. Shift the brake calliper towards the cylinder.

13. Check the dust covers, guide pins and

adjusting screw 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.

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Hold the adjusting screw while turning

the hexagon (7) anti-clockwise. Check

that the piston can move freely.

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Turn the hexagon (7) completely back

(clockwise).

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Depress the brake pedal lightly a few

times to check that the automatic brake

adjuster works.

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Turn the hexagon (7) 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 (7) back

completely.

2.

Clean the brake pad seats.

3.

Place the pressure plate in the brake calliper

and attach it to the adjusting screw.

4.

First, place a brake pad on the brake piston

side.

5.

Shift the brake calliper towards the wheel

until it touches the brake disc.

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6.

Now position the other brake pad as well.

7.

Separate the inner brake pad from the thrust

piece.

8.

Position a feeler gauge with the correct

thickness (see "Technical data") between

the brake pad and the pressure plate and

adjust the play using the adjuster with the

hexagonal adjusting bolt.

9.

Turn the hexagon clockwise until the feeler

gauge just fits.

10. Position the new wear sensor with the strip

(10).

11. Position the new spring clips.

12. Position the new locking bracket and tighten

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

13. Fit the wear sensor connector.

14. Fit the cap (8).

PAN 19-2 version

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 wear sensor connector (7).

4.

Remove the bolt (1).

5.

Remove the locking bracket (2).

6.

Remove the spring clips (3).

7.

Remove the strip (4) and wear sensors from

the brake pads.

8.

Remove the cap(s) from the brake adjuster.

9.

Turn the hexagon (9) clockwise with a ring

spanner. Release the brake adjuster.

10. Remove the brake pads (5).

11. Check the brake pad slots for corrosion.

Remove any corrosion carefully with a steel

brush.

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