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Third Coast Brake

THIRD COAST BRAKE





COMPONENTS

DISASSEMBLY





1. REMOVE 3RD COAST BRAKE PISTON OIL SEAL RING





2. REMOVE 3RD COAST BRAKE PISTON ROD
a. Firmly hold down the piston, then compress the compression spring.
b. Remove the E-ring.





c. Remove the compression spring, retainer and piston rod.

INSPECTION
Inspect Brake Band





If the lining of the brake band is peeling off or discolored, or even if a part of the printed numbers are defaced, replace the brake band.

HINT: Before assembling the new band, soak it in ATF for at least 15 minutes.

REASSEMBLY





1. SELECT PISTON ROD
If the band is OK with piston rod stroke not within the standard value, select a new piston rod.

HINT: There are 5 different lengths for piston rod.





Piston rod length: mm (inch)





2. ASSEMBLE 3RD COAST BRAKE PISTON
a. Install the retainer, compression spring and piston to the piston rod.





b. Firmly hold down the piston, then compress the compression spring.
c. Install the E-ring.





3. INSTALL 3RD COAST BRAKE PISTON OIL SEAL RING
a. Coat the oil seal ring with ATF.
b. Install the oil seal ring to the piston groove, then snug it down by squeezing its ends together.

NOTICE: Do not spread the ring ends more than necessary.