How do I identify my slack adjuster?
TSE Automatic Slack Adjusters (ASA) and Self- setting Automatic Slack adjusters (S-ASA) are identified by the part number which is marked on the cover plate. After a long life in service or while still on the vehicle, it can be difficult to read the information on the cover plate.
What are the different types of slack adjusters?
There are two types of slack adjusters: the stroke and clearance adjuster.
How often should slack adjusters be greased?
50,000 miles
Every six months or 50,000 miles, grease the slack adjuster using an approved grease. The adjusters have a grease fitting to allow lubrication during normal chassis servicing.
How much travel should a slack adjuster have?
Automatic slack adjusters are designed to continuously and automatically maintain the brakes in proper adjustment during normal use. However, they must be checked daily to ensure they are maintaining proper push rod travel – less than one in. (25.4 mm) when manually pulled and less than two in.
How much play should slack adjusters have?
The shims on the outside of the slack adjuster next to the snap ring are for adjusting “end play,” which should be between . 005- and . 025-inch on the dial indicator. The closer “end play” is to zero, the better, since it will increase as the brake is worn-in over the first month of use.
What is the normal free travel for slack adjusters?
Is it OK to manually adjust automatic slack adjusters?
Such training should emphasize that manual adjustment of automatic slack adjusters is dangerous and should not be done, except during installation, or in an emergency situation when it is absolutely necessary to move the vehicle to a repair facility.
What type of slack adjuster should I use?
Automatic slack adjusters are fast becoming a more reliable and consistent operational part, which is why Wheelco recommends using this type of slack adjusters. There are two types of slack adjusters: the stroke and clearance adjuster.
What is a slack adjuster on a pushrod?
Automatic slack adjusters are fast becoming a more reliable and consistent operational part, which is why Wheelco recommends using this type of slack adjusters. There are two types of slack adjusters: the stroke and clearance adjuster. The stroke adjuster measures the stroke of the pushrod.
What does a slack adjuster do on a Honda Accord?
The slack adjuster assembly transmits the braking torque to the S-cam and facilitates the adjustment of clearance between the brake lining (brake pad) and the brake drum. It is mounted on the S-cam shaft.
How often should I adjust the slack adjuster on my truck?
At Wheelco, we suggest adjusting your manual slack adjuster approximately every 10,000 miles. However, this is just a general guideline since truck braking systems vary. When in doubt, call our service technicians for further assistance. After 1994, all vehicles made have automatic slack adjusters installed.