- Service brakes not calibrated
- Contamination of the hydraulic system oil
- Insufficient pressure oil to the brakes
- Steering charge pump pressure is not correct
- Failed brake components
- Brake control valve
- Proportional solenoid valve
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Ensure that the brakes are calibrated. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Calibration" in this manual.
Contamination Of The Hydraulic System Oil
If the symptom is not active or if the symptom is intermittent, oil contamination may be the problem.
Change the hydraulic system oil. Change the oil filter element and clean the screens. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8200, "Hydraulic System Oil - Change".
Insufficient Pressure Oil To The Brakes
The operator controls the brake control valve with a service brake foot pedal. When the operator releases the service brake foot pedal, the brakes are released by pressure oil which is sent from the brake control valve to the brakes. The pressure reading when the brakes are relased should be greater than
Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, KENR5165, "Brake Pressure - Test" in order to determine if the brake pressure is correct.
Expected Results
- The pressure reading when the brakes are relased is greater than
2500 kPa (365 psi) .
Results
- OKAY: The pressure reading when the brakes are relased is greater than
2500 kPa (365 psi) . Proceed to "Failed Brake Components".
- NOT OKAY: The pressure reading when the brakes are relased is not greater than
2500 kPa (365 psi) . Proceed to "Steering Charge Pump Pressure Is Not Correct".
Steering Charge Pump Pressure Is Not Correct
Brake pressure is supplied by the steering charge pump. The steering charge pump is part of the hydraulic oil system.
Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Piston Pump (Steering Charge and Pilot Pressure) - Test and Adjust" in this manual in order to determine if the steering charge pump pressure is correct.
Expected Results
- The steering charge pump pressure is correct.
Results
- OKAY: The steering charge pump pressure is correct. Inspect the brake control valve. Proceed to "Brake Control Valve".
- NOT OKAY: The steering charge pump pressure is not correct. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Piston Pump (Steering Charge and Pilot Pressure) - Test and Adjust" in this manual.
Disassemble the brakes and check the following components of the brakes for failure:
- Brake housing
- Reaction plate
- Brake pistons
- Belleville springs
- Stationary ring gear
- Seals
- Splines
- Friction discs
- Brake plates
- Shuttle valve
Replace any damaged components, if necessary.
Calibrate the brakes.
Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Calibration" in this manual.
- Disassemble the brake control valve and inspect the valve for damage.
- Repair the components and/or replace the components, if necessary.
- Calibrate the brakes.
Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Calibration" in this manual.
- Recheck the brake pressure.
Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, KENR5165, "Brake Pressure - Test".
Expected Results
- The brake pressure is correct.
- The original problem is resolved.
Results
- OKAY: Stop.
- NOT OKAY: If no problems with the brake control valve were observed then the probable causes that were analyzed in this procedure did not identify the cause of the problem. If the pressure is correct but the original symptom still exists then proceed to "Proportional Solenoid Valve".
- Replace the proportional solenoid valve.
- Calibrate the brakes.
Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Calibration" in this manual.
- Check the brake pressure.
Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, KENR5165, "Brake Pressure - Test".
Expected Results
- The original problem is resolved.
Results
- OKAY: Stop.
- NOT OKAY: The cause of the problem is uncertain. Please call technical support with the information that has been gathered.