Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems PENSKE BRAKE GAUGE AND ENVELOPE User Manual

Bendix

Penske Brake Lining

Trade/Resale Gauge

(Extended Service) air drum brakes from Bendix Spicer

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This gauge is designed speciﬁ cally for Penske personnel to identify lining wear in

relationship to Trade Term conditions.

For use with Bendix ES

Foundation Brake LLC, in 7" and 8.6" shoe widths.

Instructions for Trade/Resale Lining

gauge tip to be used for this inspection.

Thickness Inspection

1. Verify the width of the brake shoe to be inspected and identify the appropriate

between the two lining blocks and the top of the shoe table. Note “hook” of

gauge allows insertion around worn drum lip. If the tip of the gauge will not ﬁ t

two lining blocks, between the top of the shoe table and drum. Use the gauge

to scrape away any mud, rust, or other contaminants that could interfere with

2. With the brake not applied, place the appropriate tip of the gauge between the

proper lining measurement.

3. Remove the gauge from the brake.

4. With the vehicle’s brakes applied, try to put the appropriate end of gauge

between the brake drum and the top of the shoe table, the lining is worn below

lining is not worn below trade/resale limits at this time.

trade/resale limits and will need to be replaced.

5. If the tip of the gauge ﬁ ts between the brake drum and the shoe table, the

brake and all brakes on the vehicle.

6. Because brake shoes can wear at different rates, check both shoes on each