BS5182E
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: BS5182E
Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat.
Models from 9999
9999 NOVA BUS NOVA BUS |
Models from 2019
2019 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC |
Models from 2018
2018 NOVA BUS LFS ARTIC |
BS5182E SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCE: Nova Bus Manuals SECTION: 08: Braking system RS NO: MQR 7621-1987 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2022DE31 CLAIM REFERENCE NUMBER: WB-5182 EFFECTIVE IN PROD.: LD08 (2021AU) SUBJECT: Braking system JUSTIFICATION: Brake chambers may fail and cause the drive axle brakes to overheat. LEVEL DIRECT CHARGES DESCRIPTION LABOUR MATERIAL TIME 1 Replace the brake chambers. Nova Bus Nova Bus 3h 2 Replace damaged parts. Nova Bus Client* see table on page 8 * The cost of the material will be reimbursed when claiming for this service document. MATERIAL QTY PART NO REV. DESCRIPTION LEVEL 1 1 N77859 – MGM brake chamber T22/24, left 1 N77860 – MGM brake chamber T22/24, right 4 444002 – Adapter (Prv # 501309) 4 2271619 – Elbow 90 M-FL45-8, M-NPT-6 LEVEL 2 (only if required*) 4 N38045 – ELBOW 90 ° MALE M22X1.5 FL45-8 2 N95702-13 – Hose assembly (QR1-C to chambers) Parking brake 2 N95702-10 B Hose assembly (R14 to chambers), Service brake 1 N8902138 – Brake lining kit (1 per axle) 1 N8895746 – R14 Relay Valve 2 N8907581 – ABS modulator 1 N8908326 – Caliper LS 1 N8908325 – Caliper RS 1 N8900426 – Caliper LS 1 N8900425 – Caliper RS 2 N8911106 – Brake disc Materials will be available within 73 days once your order has been placed. To order, please contact Prevost Parts : For CANADA 1-800-463-8876 or [email protected] For USA 1-800-621-5519 or [email protected]. Specify document number, quantity of parts required and shipping address. * The material identified in Level 2 is to be ordered only for vehicles that meet the criteria defined in Level 1. DISPOSAL OF PARTS REMOVED PARTS ARE: DISCARDED * RETAINED Yes – * Dispose of the unused parts and the defective parts in accordance with local environmental standards in effect. REVISION HISTORY REV. DATE NR 2021SE20 APPROVED BY: NQF772001 VERSION 3 CHANGE DESCRIPTION Initial release Jean-Nicolas Fournier WRITTEN BY André Pelletier Digitally signed by Jean-Nicolas Fournier DN: cn=Jean-Nicolas Fournier, o=Nova Bus, [email protected], c=CA Date: 2021.09.29 13:13:54 -04'00' PAGE 1 OF 8 BS5182E SERVICE BULLETIN CLIENT ORDER ROAD NUMBER VIN (2NVY/4RKY...) FROM TO FROM TO QTY New York City Transit - New York LA73 8504 8507 L82J8J9776445 L82J8J9776476 4 New York City Transit - New York LA76 8508 8633 L82J9J9776924 L82J8K9777144 125 New York City Transit - New York LB78 8526 8526 L82J3K9776984 L82J3K9776984 1 New York City Transit - New York LC32 8634 8754 L82JXK9777145 L82J5K9777277 121 PAGE 2 OF 8 NQF772001 VERSION 3 SERVICE BULLETIN BS5182E WARNING Follow your internal safety procedures. PROCEDURE 1.1. Park the vehicle on an even surface with the transmission on neutral. 1.2. Set the master control switch to the stop position. 1.3. Disconnect the starting circuit on the control box at the rear of the vehicle and set the battery disconnect switch in the battery compartment to the off position. 1.4. Block the vehicle's wheels and release the parking brake CAUTION For information on hoisting and towing of the vehicle, see section 18: hoisting and towing in the Nova Bus maintenance manual. Use appropriate hoisting equipment for your protection and to prevent damage to the vehicle. 1.5. Lift and secure the vehicle so that the wheels can be removed. 1.6. Remove the vehicle drive axle wheels. 1.7. Unscrew the release bolt until it comes out completely to ''cage'' the brake chambers. Fully unscrew the release bolt Figure 1 - Fully Unscrew the Release Bolt PAGE 3 OF 8 NQF772001 VERSION 3 SERVICE BULLETIN BS5182E CAUTION Before attempting any work on pneumatic system components, and to prevent injury, release air pressure from the system by opening the discharge valves from all air reservoirs. 1.8. Completely drain air from all supply reservoirs. All hoses must be cleared of air. 1.9. Disconnect the service and parking brake hoses from the brake chambers. Make sure to mark the hoses positions for the reinstallation. Figure 2 - Disconnect the Hoses 1.10. Remove both retaining nuts from the brake chamber. Figure 3 - Remove the Two Mounting Nuts WARNING Do not open a brake chamber. Disassembling the brake chamber can cause injuries because of the tension on its powerful spring. In order to prevent injuries, all discarded brake springs should be released safely. PAGE 4 OF 8 NQF772001 VERSION 3 SERVICE BULLETIN BS5182E 1.11. Remove the brake chamber and dispose of the defective parts in accordance with local environmental standards in effect. 1.12. Before installing the new unit, the sealing surfaces must be cleaned. Apply white grease, such as Renolit HLT2, to the spherical cup in the lever before mounting the replacement unit. See the figure below. Figure 4 - Apply White Grease CAUTION Do not use grease containing molybdenum disulphate. PAGE 5 OF 8 NQF772001 VERSION 3 SERVICE BULLETIN BS5182E Breather tube Figure 5 - New Chamber Breather Must Face Inward 1.13. Install the brake chamber with new nuts and torque to 139 ±6 lb-ft. Use hand tools only, do not use an impact wrench. Apply torque seal. See figure 3. 1.14. Tightened the new chamber release bolt using a 3/4'' in. wrench. Use hand tools only, do not use an impact wrench. Torque to 55 ±5 lb-ft. Torque to 55 ±5 lb-ft Figure 6 - Tightened the New Chamber Release Bolt PAGE 6 OF 8 NQF772001 VERSION 3 SERVICE BULLETIN BS5182E 1.15. Apply Teflon to the new elbow fittings and adapters. 1.16. Screw the adaptor in the fitting or the elbow while firmly holding the hose-fitting nut with a wrench. 1.17. Install the hose to the brake chamber. 1.18. Make sure that there are no bends or kinks in the line. 1.19. The air hose fittings should be torqued to 25 to 30 lb-ft. 1.20. Ensure that the installation position for the fittings is correct. Figure 7 - Install and Position Adapters and Fittings 1.21. Repeat the steps for the chamber installation on the other side. 1.22. Start the vehicle and recharge the pneumatic system up to a minimum pressure of 100 psi (690 kPa). 1.23. Verify the pneumatic system’s circuit with the parking brake released. 1.24. Apply soapy water and check for leaks, if a leak is found tightened the fittings or replace the affected parts as per the level 2 material list. Figure 8 - Inspect for Leaks NOTE It is required to test the brakes after each brake change, or as required by local regulations. 1.25. If no leak is found, install the wheels as per your manual section 06: Wheels and tires and notify the shop to perform brake deceleration tests. 1.26. After the brake deceleration tests, the vehicle can return in service. PAGE 7 OF 8 NQF772001 VERSION 3 SERVICE BULLETIN BS5182E LEVEL 2: PARTS THAT MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED PN Description Max Qty Additional Labor in hour (each part) Justification N95702-13 Hose assembly (QR1-C to chambers) 2 0.4 Replace if leak detected. For LA73, LA76, LB78, LC32. N95702-10 Hose assembly (R14 to chambers) 2 0.4 Replace if leak detected N8902138 Brake lining kit (1 per axle) 1 0.75 Replace if overheat occured N8895746 R14 Relay Valve 1 1.5 Replace if leak detected N8907581 ABS modulator 2 1.5 Replace if leak detected N8908326 Caliper LS 1 2.0 Replace if overheat occured N8908325 Caliper RS 1 2.0 Replace if overheat occured N8900426 Caliper LS 1 2.0 Replace if overheat occured N8900425 Caliper RS 1 2.0 Replace if overheat occured N8911106 Brake disc 2 3.0 Replace if overheat occured PAGE 8 OF 8 NQF772001 VERSION 3