Cleveland Brake Installation

N170CT · Post by **N170CT** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 4:03 pm

Ladies & Gentlemen,
Preparing to install cleveland brakes on a '56 170B with lady legs....
Question is: What is the ORDER of part installation starting from the Outboard face of the Lady leg to the wheel retaining nut?? I would think the shims would be first, but am seeking "expert" advice to overcome my natural stupidity.

The Parts Manual is not very helpful on this subject.

If it makes any difference...may install either single puck or double puck calipers as I have both.

Appreciate any help you folks can provide.
chuck

ak2711c · Post by **ak2711c** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:06 pm

Shims, axle, then torque plate. (VERY CRITICAL) take a permanent marker and draw a lines across the top and across the side of the shims and onto the flange of your axle before you disassemble it. That way you can make sure they go back on in the exact order and orientation as they came off. I have seen several wrecked airplanes because they "thought " they put them back on correct. If you mess up and there is even the slightest doubt do a wheel alignment check. Good luck.
Shawn