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Figure 60. Upper and Lower Shoe Positioning

With Retainer Springs

Installed, Position

Upper and Lower Shoes

Around Anchor Pin

Shoe And Lining Installation

Figure 61. Shoe Return Spring Installation

Stretch Spring Using

Suitable Tool As Shown

Installation / Assembly

NOTE: The following procedures are divided into sections, identified

by brake model numbers.

ES-150-8D, F&6D

1. See Inspection & Repair / Replacement to verify that spider

camshaft, bracket, and brake adjuster are serviceable and properly

installed.

2. During shoe installation, lubricate:

• Shoe roller recess - one-piece roller.

CAUTION: Use only grease conforming to NLGI grade #1,

high-temperature, waterproof.

• Cam head surface. For efficient operation, this surface must

remain free of oil, grease or other contaminants.

3. Position upper shoe on anchor pin and cam.

4. Install retaining springs by butting bottom shoe against anchor pin

and top shoe. Install spring hooks in holes on webs. (Be sure hooks

are fully engaged before rotating lower shoe around anchor pin.)

5. Position upper and lower shoes around anchor pin. Refer to

Figure 60.

CAUTION: When the retaining spring passes the anchor pin,

the shoes may close very rapidly.

WARNING: The long term effects of non-asbestos fibers, have

not been determined. Therefore, precautions should be used

when handling these materials.

See General Information / Lining Material Warning

6. The shoes may close rapidly when the return spring hook passes

the center of the anchor pin (watch fingers.) Install a new shoe return

spring. On ES-150-6D steer brake install new return springs between

spring post and shoe with spring hooks towards the cam. Refer to

Figure 61.

NOTE: A lever or spring tool may be required to assist in hooking

shoe return spring.

Do Not Lubricate: