1997/11/17 Caterpillar


Improvements To Brake Caliper Seals Prevent Leaks In High Temperature Applications {4256}

Usage:


D20D (9MG),
D25D (1HK),
D30D (3AJ),
D40D (2JJ),
D250D (6NG),
D300D (5MG),
D350D (9RF),
D400D (8TF),
D250E (5TN1-1181),
D300E (7FN1-560),
D350E (9LR1-356),
D400E (2YR1-591) Articulated Trucks

SUPPLEMENT: 02/02/98

Service Magazine SEPD0391; November 17, 1997; Page 14; "Improvements To Brake Caliper Seals Prevent Leaks In High Temperature Applications" for D250E, D300E, D350E, and D400E Articulated Trucks.

This article has been replaced by "Improvements To Brake Caliper Seals Prevent Leaks In High Temperature Applications" in Service Magazine SEPD0402, Page 13, Article 16 with the same title.

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This article replaces the previous article published May 5, 1997; "Improvements To Brake Caliper Seals Prevent Leaks In High Temperature Applications".

The seal kits, in the following chart, have new Viton radial plug seals which withstand temperatures up to 200° C (392° F). The new 145-4948 Cover is a thicker cover design to prevent deflection. The following improvements are adaptable to articulated trucks as listed in the chart. Refer to the illustrations and Component Indentifiaction Chart below for the proper installation of the backup rings.


Illustration 1.
145-4946 Seal Kit See Illustration 2 for break out View A.


Illustration 2.
145-4946 Seal Kit Correct backup ring installation. Backup ring should be installed on the boot side. The slant should also be towards the boot side.


Illustration 3.
145-4947 Seal Kit See Illustration 4 for break out View B.


Illustration 4.
145-4947 Seal Kit Correct backup ring installation.

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