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Reverse Brake Piston: Removal

  1. Remove brake apply cover bolts. See Fig 1 . Remove brake apply cover. Remove the gasket.
  2. Compress the reverse brake piston using a Clutch Spring Compressors. Remove the snap ring. Remove the return springs. See Fig 2 . Remove the retainer.
  3. Cover the reverse brake piston with a clean cloth. Slowly apply low pressure compressed air to the fluid passage "B" while holding the fluid passage "A" closed until the pistons are released from the case. See Fig 3 .
  4. Remove the following loose components from case. See Fig 4 .
    • Outer Reverse Brake Piston
    • Reaction Sleeve
    • Inner Reverse Brake Piston
  5. Remove the piston "O" rings.
Fig 1: Locating Brake Applying Cover
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Fig 2: Removing Reverse Brake Piston Return Springs
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Fig 3: Applying Air Pressure To Remove Reverse Brake
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Fig 4: Remove Loose Reverse Brake Piston Components
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