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86 10 ... Removing brake shoes

The wheels of the multi-trailers must be able to rotate freely. Adjust and check brake system after installing brake shoes.

Unhook tension spring (1) from tension spring mount (2).

Fig 1: Tension Spring And Tension Spring Mount
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CAUTION: Once nut (1) of pull rod (2) has been released, do not move handbrake lever. Handbrake lever can flick upwards.

Release nut (1) on pull rod (2) and remove hexagon nut. Slide brake compensator (3) towards rear.

Installation: 

Use new self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Pull Rod, Nut And Brake Compensator
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Grip openings (1) in wheel trim (2) with both hands and pull off wheel trim (2).

Fig 3: Openings And Wheel Trim
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Release wheel bolts (1) and remove disk wheel (2).

Installation: 

For tightening torque refer to 86 10 19AZ in 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 4: Wheel Bolts And Remove Disk Wheel
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Turn brake shoe adjusting screw (2) on brake carrier (1) in direction of arrow and release fully. The brake shoes do not rest against the drum.

Fig 5: Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw, Brake Carrier And Turning Direction
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Lever off cap (1).

Fig 6: Cap
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Release nut (1) and remove. Pull off brake hub (2) with both hands.

Installation: 

Only a new nut is permitted for reinstallation.

For tightening torque refer to 86 10 20AZ in 86 10 PLATFORM .

Do not screw off brake hub under any circumstances.

Fig 7: Brake Hub And Mounting Nut
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To illustrate more clearly the work steps in Fig 8, Fig 9 and Fig 10, the wheel brake has been detached from the axle.

This procedure is not necessary for removing the brake shoes.

Push back cable (1).

Fig 8: Brake Cable
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Remove shell (1).

Fig 9: Brake Shell
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Remove brake cable (1) from mounting (2).

Fig 10: Brake Cable And Mounting
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Unhook pressure spring (1) from fixed brake shoe (2) and brake carrier (3).

Fig 11: Pressure Spring, Fixed Brake Shoe And Brake Carrier
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Remove tension spring (1) from both brake shoe fixtures (2).

Remove brake lever assembly (3).

Installation: 

The fixed part of the brake lever assembly (3) is seated on the moving brake shoe. The moving part of the brake lever assembly is seated on the fixed brake shoe.

Fig 12: Tension Spring, Brake Shoe Fixtures And Brake Lever Assembly
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Pull brake shoes (1) apart in direction of arrow, tilt forward and remove from adjustment device (2).

Installation: 

Always replace the four shoes and use the same make.

Minimum lining thickness: 1.5 mm

Fig 13: Brake Shoes, Adjustment Device And Removal Direction
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Check adjustment device (1).

Check wedge (2) and setting pins (3) for ease of movement and wear.

Apply grease if necessary.

Check brake cables for ease of movement and wear.

Fig 14: Adjustment Device, Wedge And Setting Pins
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The wheels of the multi-trailers must be able to rotate freely.

Adjust and check brake system after installing brake shoes.

Unhook tension spring (1) from tension spring mount (2).

Fig 1: Tension Spring And Tension Spring Mount
G04773335Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION: Once nut (1) of pull rod (2) has been released, do not move handbrake lever. Handbrake lever can flick upwards.

Release nut (1) on pull rod (2) and remove hexagon nut. Slide brake compensator (3) towards rear.

Installation: 

Use new self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Pull Rod, Mounting Nut And Brake Compensator
G04766357Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Grip openings (1) in wheel trim (2) with both hands and pull off wheel trim (2).

Fig 3: Openings And Wheel Trim
G04766358Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release wheel bolts (1) and remove disk wheel (2).

Installation: 

For tightening torque refer to 86 10 19AZ in 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 4: Wheel Bolts And Disk Wheel
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Turn brake shoe adjusting screw (2) on brake carrier (1) in direction of arrow and release fully. The brake shoes do not rest against the drum.

Fig 5: Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw, Brake Carrier And Turning Direction
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Lever off cap (1).

Fig 6: Cap
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Release nut (1) and remove. Pull off brake hub (2) with both hands.

Installation: 

Only a new nut is permitted for reinstallation.

For tightening torque refer to 86 10 20AZ in 86 10 PLATFORM .

Do not screw off brake hub under any circumstances.

Fig 7: Brake Hub And Mounting Nut
G04766362Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

To illustrate more clearly the work steps in Fig 8, Fig 9 and Fig 10, the wheel brake has been detached from the axle.

This procedure is not necessary for removing the brake shoes.

Push back cable (1).

Fig 8: Brake Cable
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Remove shell (1).

Fig 9: Brake Shell
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Remove brake cable (1) from mounting (2).

Fig 10: Brake Cable And Mounting
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Unhook pressure spring (1) from fixed brake shoe (2) and brake carrier (3).

Fig 11: Pressure Spring, Fixed Brake Shoe And Brake Carrier
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Remove tension spring (1) from both brake shoe fixtures (2).

Remove brake lever assembly (3).

Installation: 

The fixed part of the brake lever assembly (3) is seated on the moving brake shoe. The moving part of the brake lever assembly is seated on the fixed brake shoe.

Fig 12: Tension Spring, Brake Shoe Fixtures And Brake Lever Assembly
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Pull brake shoes (1) apart in direction of arrow, tilt forward and remove from adjustment device (2).

Installation: 

Always replace the four shoes and use the same make.

Minimum lining thickness: 1.5 mm

Fig 13: Brake Shoes, Adjustment Device And Removal Directions
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Check adjustment device (1).

Check wedge (2) and setting pins (3) for ease of movement and wear.

Apply grease if necessary.

Check brake cables for ease of movement and wear.

Fig 14: Adjustment Device, Wedge And Setting Pins
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