New Brake Group Available For Thicker Front Wheel Casting{4006,4251,4201}
Usage:
789 (9ZC),
789B (7EK) Off-Highway Trucks
Reference: Service Magazine; November 1, 1993; Page 1; "New Thicker Front Wheel Castings Are Used To Increase Wheel Life".
Description of Change: The new 106-9885 Brake Group is a direct replacement for the former 8X-9703 Brake Group for use on 789B Off-Highway Trucks that are equipped with the thicker 106-7888 Wheel.
Adaptable To: The 106-9885 Brake Group is effective with 789B (7EK184-Up) with the exception of 789B (7EK187-188) Off-Highway Trucks. The 106-9885 Brake Group is adaptable to earlier 789 (9ZC1-Up) and 789B (7EK1-183) Off-Highway Trucks only when fitted with the thicker 106-7888 Wheel.
Caterpillar Information System:
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