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Nov 13, 2012 21:26:24 GMT 1
Post by gpw on Nov 13, 2012 21:26:24 GMT 1
Fingers crossed that you can get on the ramp 48.
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Nov 17, 2012 17:42:33 GMT 1
Post by fortyeight on Nov 17, 2012 17:42:33 GMT 1
new fluid now in
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Nov 17, 2012 18:11:26 GMT 1
Post by gpw on Nov 17, 2012 18:11:26 GMT 1
How are your brakes now please 48?
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Dec 7, 2012 15:17:06 GMT 1
Post by fortyeight on Dec 7, 2012 15:17:06 GMT 1
fluid changed see how it goes now,getting under it tomorrow to see if the compensator as any movment on it as i gave it a drowning in wd in case it was siezed
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Dec 7, 2012 17:48:49 GMT 1
Post by gpw on Dec 7, 2012 17:48:49 GMT 1
fluid changed see how it goes now,getting under it tomorrow to see if the compensator as any movment on it as i gave it a drowning in wd in case it was siezed I'm not quite sure how you will check for movement 48.
The only way I can see to do it is by disconnecting the link connecting the lever on your compensator to the axle. Is that what you intend to do please?
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Dec 8, 2012 7:26:36 GMT 1
Post by fortyeight on Dec 8, 2012 7:26:36 GMT 1
been told have engine running ,have somebody pump the brake to see if there is any movement on the compensator, but it is only little movement
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Dec 8, 2012 9:24:51 GMT 1
Post by gpw on Dec 8, 2012 9:24:51 GMT 1
been told have engine running ,have somebody pump the brake to see if there is any movement on the compensator, but it is only little movement The compensator I know sits on the chassis near the back axle.
It's job is to change the amount of pressure you get at your back brakes.
As a rough guide.
No load - very little pressure at the back brakes, and very little braking on the rear brakes..
Full load - full pressure at the brakes, and full braking on the rear brakes.
Half load - half pressure at the brakes, half braking on the rear brakes.
It's proper name is 'load conscious brake valve. I also know it as a load compensating valve.
If we are talking about the same gadget, I can't see how your test works.
If you put a picture of your valve on this site, I daresay someone will help you further.
Setting one of them is fairly technical, so I would advise you against fiddling with it until you have the kit and the know-how. Haynes simply says get a main agent to do it I'm afraid.
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Dec 8, 2012 15:15:37 GMT 1
Post by fortyeight on Dec 8, 2012 15:15:37 GMT 1
hi gpw had a look with the engine running and someone pumping the brake you can see the arm that goes through the spring that is bolted to the acsell move a little and mine did so its looking all is well,if the engine isnt running the arm dosnt move,i know its a delicate job to mess with itso i would have found out what to do if it didnt work,aguy on the transit forum were telling me what to do,im now waiting for a reply what to do if it were siezed
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Dec 8, 2012 18:57:18 GMT 1
Post by gpw on Dec 8, 2012 18:57:18 GMT 1
hi gpw had a look with the engine running and someone pumping the brake you can see the arm that goes through the spring that is bolted to the acsell move a little and mine did so its looking all is well,if the engine isnt running the arm dosnt move,i know its a delicate job to mess with itso i would have found out what to do if it didnt work,aguy on the transit forum were telling me what to do,im now waiting for a reply what to do if it were siezed I suggest you ask Muttley for his advice before you think about laying a spanner on it 48.
Muttley and Fred are the only ones on that forum I'd trust. Up to you of course.
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Dec 8, 2012 21:31:50 GMT 1
Post by muttleymk2 on Dec 8, 2012 21:31:50 GMT 1
The compensator movement is limited to tha piston inside moving in conjunction with the lever arm connected to the axle. As weight is added to the load the piston moves allowing more braking effort to the rear brakes. Mot testers will manually move the arm to check the unit is not seized. HGV testing also has a machine to load up the truck and check braking efforts accordingly. When you operate the brakes you will not see any movement except for a tiny deflection of the unit as it loads up against the arm.
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Dec 9, 2012 12:33:27 GMT 1
Post by fortyeight on Dec 9, 2012 12:33:27 GMT 1
thanks for info ill have to wait and see if all goes well,ive done all i can do
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