SPACER 1364437 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine movement.Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to persons on or near the machine.To prevent injury or death, make sure that the area around the machine is clear of personnel and obstructions before operating the machine.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Problem List For The Brake System
Problem List For The Service Brake
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Location of the machine brake pedal (see arrow).
The service brakes do not operate.
The service brakes slip.
The service brakes are not applied evenly.
Too much force needed to push the brake pedal.Problem List For The Parking Brake
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(1) The parking brake control is located in the transmission control shift pattern.
The parking brake does not hold the machine stationary.
The parking brake does not engage when the Transmission Control is moved to the PARK position or when the Emergency Brake is pressed.
The parking brake does not release when the engine is running and the Transmission Control is moved out of the PARK position.Probable Causes To The Problems Of The Brake System
Probable Causes To Problems Of The Service Brake
Problem 1The service brakes do not operate.Probable causes
The brake group caliper or caliper valve is damaged.
The lines to the service brakes are obstructed.Problem 2The service brakes slip.Probable causes
The brake linings are worn and require replacement.Problem 3The service brakes are not applied evenly.Probable causes
The brake linings are excessively worn.
The service brake valve is not delivering the correct amount of pressure to control the caliper.Problem 4Too much force needed to push the brake pedal.Probable causes
The brake pedals and/or brake pedal linkages are damaged.Probable Causes To The Problems Of The Parking Brake
Problem 1The parking brake does not hold the machine stationary.Probable causes
The parking brake is out of adjustment.
The brake linings are worn.
There is grease or oil on the brake disc and/or on the brake lining.Problem 2The parking brake does not engage when the Transmission Control is moved to the PARK position.Probable causes
Excessive debris may be present around the parking brake.
The parking brake is out of adjustment.
The hydraulic actuator is not working.Problem 3The parking brake does not release when the engine is running and the Transmission Control is moved out of the PARK position.Probable causes
Excessive debris may be present around the parking brake.
The parking brake is out of adjustment.
The hydraulic actuator is not working.
The Emergency Brake Switch is pressed.