Ingersoll Rand — Automatic Drum Brake Adjustment
Adjustments
From a Ingersoll Rand service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Remove cotter pin (102) and washer (129) at adjustment clevis (107).
- Apply air to the brake cylinder (110) and remove pin (106) to disconnect clevis from brake lever (105).
- Turn adjustment clevis clockwise to increase cylinder rod extension; counterclockwise to decrease.
- Assemble clevis (107) to brake lever (105) using pin (106). Release air to brake cylinder (110).
- Measure cylinder rod extension and readjust if necessary.
- Install cotter pin (102) and washer (129) to secure clevis to brake lever.
Source: Ingersoll Rand service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.