HOUSING- 6I4182 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1 g03321593
Cut-away of the brakes
(1) Brake pack
(2) Piston
(3) Nut
(4) CompensatorNote: This test is only valid when piston (2) is fully compressed against brake pack (1).Check
Lower all implements to the ground, set the parking brake, shut off the engine, and chock the rear wheels.
Depress the brake pedal to compress piston (2) fully against brake pack (1).
Loosen nut (3) completely, until the nut contacts the head of compensator (4).
Turn in compensator (4) by hand until the compensator (4) contacts piston (2).Note: If compensator (4) can be turned in completely and does not contact piston (2), then brake pack (1) must be replaced. If compensator (4) contacts piston (2), proceed to the Adjust procedure.Note: If compensator (4) contacts piston (2) in fewer than two turns, then the brake plates may be warped.Adjust
Back off compensator (4) by two turns.
Hold compensator (4) in position from Step 1.
Tighten the nut (3) to 50 10 N m (37 7 lb ft).