COMCO IKARUS
Maintenance Manual C42 Series
MaintenanceManual C42-
Series_Issue_VII_18.02.2014.doc
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4.3.4.2 Changing the brake pads
These instructions are only valid for brakes installed after 2003 (Magura Big).
1) Remove wheel pant
2) Make sure that the parking brake is released
3) Screw out setting screw
4) Loosen the brake shoe attachment screw, note position of shims
5) Lift up brake shoe. Be careful not to bend, twist or damage the brake
line in any way.
6) Remove brake pad holding pin
7) Pull out the brake pads using long nose pliers
8) Insert new pads. If necessary, the brake pistons can be gently pushed
apart using a piece of wood or pliers.
9) Insert new brake pad holding pin.
10) Slide brake shoe over brake disc and mount at anchor plate. The
brake disc must lie between the brake pads. If necessary, adjust
position with the help of shims.
11) Apply brakes
12) Set pressure point using setting screw
13) Check freedom of movement of brake discs in the shoe (lift wing)
14) Carry out functional test
4.3.4.3 Changing the brake discs
The brake discs of the C42 are riveted to the rims by means of an adapter. The rivets
can only be removed or set anew using special tools. For this reason, damaged
brake discs should always be replaced by an IFC / ISC or by COMCO IKARUS
GmbH.