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APTA PR-IM-S-009-98

Passenger Car Tread Brake Shoe and Disc Brake Pad Periodic Inspection and Maintenance

Abstract

This standard covers the basic procedures for the periodic inspection and maintenance of the tread brake shoes and disc brake pads of passenger cars, with an emphasis on the maintenance of safety appliances and other safety-critical systems.

Keywords: brake system, brake system maintenance, brake system periodic inspection and maintenance, disc brake pads, disc brake pad maintenance, tread brake shoe and disc brake pad periodic inspection and maintenance, tread brake shoes, tread brake shoe maintenance

Summary

This document establishes a standard for the tread brake shoe and disc brake pad inspection and maintenance of passenger cars. It is intended to assist railroads in applying basic procedures for periodic inspection and maintenance of tread brake shoes and disc brake pads of passenger cars, with an emphasis on maintenance of safety-critical systems. These systems (if applicable) are essential in the safe operation of passenger cars.

Document History

Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA PR-IM-S-009-98 Rev. 2 01/17/2020 Published Archived
APTA PR-IM-S-009-98 Rev. 1 02/13/2004 Published Superseded

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