Recommended Practice

Transit Bus Brake Shoe Rebuild

Abstract

This Recommended Practice provides guidelines for rebuilding brake shoes, including the disassembly, preparation, inspection and assembly of brake shoes.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA BTS-BC-RP-003-07 Rev. 1 10/06/2016 Published Current

Keywords

bolted block, bonded block, bonded brake, brake, brake block, brake shoe, brake shoe roller, brake rebuild, brake reline, rebuild, riveted block, riveted brake

Summary

This document establishes a recommended practice for brake shoe rebuild. Individual operating agencies may modify these guidelines to accommodate their specific equipment and mode of operation. This Recommended Practice is to be used in conjunction with the original vehicle equipment manufacturer and
brake manufacturer service manuals.

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