NHTSA ID Number: 10056597
Manufacturer Communication Number: FSB-511-006
TSB/Document Date: 2015-01-10
Summary
VOLVO
: THE MERITOR OR BENDIX BRAKE SHOES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF BRAKE SHOE PROTRUSION BEYOND BRAKE DRUM AND CAN BE RESOLVED BY REPLACING BRAKE SHOES (152 MM (6.0 IN) AND WIDE BRAKE DRUMS (178 MM (7.0 IN.)) MODEL 2011-2014 VN, VHD, VAH. *PE
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TSB/Document ID: FSB-511-006
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2014-08-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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Field Service Bulletin
Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America
Greensboro, NC USA
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511 006 01
Page
1(12)
Brake Drum, Replacement
Steer Axle
VN, VHD, VAH
SB-10056597-9479
FSB 511-006, Brake Drum, Replacement (Steer
Axle)
(August 2014)
Some VOLVO VN, VHD, and VAH trucks built between 08/29/2011 and 06/30/2014, equipped
with a 14.6k steer axle, and 152 mm (6.0 in) wide Meritor or Bendix brake shoes can show
signs of brake shoe protrusion beyond the brake drum. This condition is resolved by installing
new 152 mm (6.0 in) brake shoes, and new 178 mm (7.0 in) wide brake drums (20536276).
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Required Parts (Brake Drum Replacement)
Item
Description
Part Number
Qty
1
Brake Drum, 178 mm (7.0 in) wide
20536276
2
2
Meritor Brake Shoe Kit, 152 mm (6.0 in)
TDAKSMA15014715QP
2
3
Bendix Brake Shoe Kit, 152 mm (6.0 in)
BW K097965
2
Service personnel: Please circulate, read and initial
Service
Manager
Warranty
Administrator
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Workshop
Foreman
Service Technicians
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Volvo Trucks North America
Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
Decommissioning the Truck for Repair
You must read and understand the precautions and guidelines in Service Information,
group 50, "General Safety Practices, Brakes" before performing this procedure. If you are
not properly trained and certified in this procedure, ask your supervisor for training before
you perform it.
NOTE: Information is subject to change without notice. Illustrations are used for reference
only and can differ slightly from the actual vehicle being serviced. However, key
components addressed in this information are represented as accurately as possible.
1 Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface.
2 Apply the parking brake.
3 Place the transmission in neutral or park.
4 Install the wheel chocks.
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2(12)
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Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
5 Disconnect the cable from the battery’s negative terminal.
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Brake Drum, Replacement, Meritor/Bendix (0.9 hrs)
Note: The left side is shown for instructional purposes.
1 Lift the steer axle with a jack, place the truck on jack stands, and remove the jack.
2 Remove the wheel nuts.
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Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
3 Remove the wheel.
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4 Remove the slack adjuster pawl.
Note: The Meritor slack adjuster is shown in this procedure for backing off the brakes.
However, this procedure is similar for other brands.
Note: For Gunite slack adjuster backing off of the bake procedures, go to step 6.
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4(12)
Volvo Trucks North America
Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
5 Back off of the brake (slack adjuster).
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6 Back of the brake (slack adjuster).
Note: The Gunite slack adjuster is shown in this procedure for backing off the brakes.
However, this procedure is similar for other brands.
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Volvo Trucks North America
Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
7 Remove the brake drum.
Note: Discard the brake drum.
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8 Remove the brake shoes, brake springs, and rollers.
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Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
9 Install the replacement brake shoes, springs and rollers.
Note: The brake springs and rollers are included in the brake shoe kit.
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10 Install the replacement brake drum (178 mm (7.0 in) wide). See the table on page 1 for the
correct part number.
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7(12)
Volvo Trucks North America
Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
11 If applicable, loosen the brake chamber clamp and re-position the clamp at a 45° angle or
until proper clearance of the wheel is obtained. See figure below.
Note: Do not rotate the brake chamber. Rotate the clamp only.
Note: Ensure the brake chamber clamp does not interfere with the drum.
12 If applicable, tighten the brake chamber clamp fastener to 44 ± 4 Nm (32 ± 3 ft-lb).
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13 Install the wheel.
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8(12)
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Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
14 Install the wheel nuts.
15 Tighten the wheel nuts to 610 Nm (450 ft-lb).
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16 Adjust the brake as recommended per (slack adjuster) manufacturer.
Note: The Meritor slack adjuster is shown in this procedure for adjusting the brake.
However, this procedure is similar for other brands.
Note: For Gunite brake adjustment procedures, go to step 19.
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9(12)
Volvo Trucks North America
Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
17 Install the slack adjuster pawl.
18 Tighten the slack adjuster pawl to 21 ± 3 Nm (186 ± 30 in-lb).
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19 Adjust the brake as recommended per (slack adjuster) manufacturer.
Note: The Gunite slack adjuster is shown in this procedure for adjusting the brake.
However, this procedure is similar for other brands.
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10(12)
Volvo Trucks North America
Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
20 Repeat steps 1 through 19 for the right side of the truck.
21 Lift the steer axle with a jack, remove the jack stands, and lower the axle.
22 Go to Commissioning the Truck for Operation.
Commissioning the Truck for Operation
1 Connect the battery cable to the negative (ground) terminal.
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2 Remove the wheel chocks.
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11(12)
Volvo Trucks North America
Field Service Bulletin
Date
8.2014
Group
No.
Release
511
006
01
Reimbursement
This repair may be eligible for reimbursement
if a product failure was experienced within
time and mileage limits of the applicable
Warranty coverage. Reimbursement is
obtained via the normal claim handling
process.
UCHP
Reimbursement
eWarranty
Reimbursement
Claim Type (used only when uploading from
the Dealer Bus. Sys.)
W
W
Primary Labor Code (Brake Drum, Replacement)
5112-03-09-05
0.9 hrs.
51102–0–04
0.9 hrs.
Causal Part
25017906
25017906
Labor Code
VOLVO Trucks North America reserves the right to make any changes in design or to make
additions to or upon its products without incurring any obligations to install the same on
vehicles previously built.
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