Issue Date 01 January 2012
Information
Method of Inspection
Reason for Rejection
It is acceptable to fit cable
expanders to reduce maladjustment.
A visual and physical check must be
carried out on all mechanical
components that are visible and
accessible.
1.
Check the mechanical brake
components for:
a.
chafed rods or levers
b.
frayed or knotted cables
c.
free rotation of clevis joints
between cables and levers (this
includes cable linkages between
brake pedals and remote
mounted servos)
d.
security of cables, rods and
clevis joints
e.
a corroded or damaged rod,
lever or linkage. Wear in eyes of
relay levers, clevis joints,
stationary pins or pivots
f.
abnormal movement of levers,
indicating maladjustment or
excessive wear
g.
security and excessive wear of
brake linings/pads
h.
contamination of brake discs
and drums by leaking brake
fluid, oil or grease
i.
the condition and security of
brake drums and discs
j.
presence and security of brake
back plates, wheel cylinders and
calipers
1.
a.
A brake rod or lever reduced in
thickness by more than 1/3rd
b.
a brake cable:
·
knotted or,
·
with wires broken so that
the cable is weakened
significantly
c.
seizure of clevis joint pivots
which causes strain or wear to
cables to an extent likely to
lead to premature failure of the
cable
d.
a cable, rod or clevis joint
insecure
e.
serious weakening of any part
due to excessive wear,
damage or corrosion
f.
abnormal movement of levers
indicating maladjustment or
excessive wear
g.
a brake lining or pad insecure
or less than 1.5 mm thick at
any point
h.
a brake disc or drum
contaminated by brake fluid, oil
or grease
i.
a brake disc or drum in such a
condition that it is seriously
weakened or insecure
j.
a brake back plate, wheel
cylinder or caliper securing
device loose, missing or
excessively deteriorated
Cont’d
Cont’d
Cont’d
3.5
Mechanical Brake Components
