the kent brake noise elimination system - Kent-Automotive.com

Spray (clean) pad/lining surfaceliberally with Kent’s One Shot Plus.This removes contaminants fromthe pad surface. Let dry completely,approximately 1-2 minutes.*Available in bulk sizes. See the Kent catalog or ask yourKent representative for more details.2Brake SilencerApplicationBRAKESILENCERPart No. P51216BRAKESILENCERPart No. P51153A. For disc brakepads, apply two(2) medium/wetcoats, allow todry thoroughly.B. For drum brakeshoes, apply one(1) medium/wetcoat, allow todry thoroughly.Note: Metal backing plates can bewarmed to promote faster drying.F. RETAINER SPRINGB. CALIPER HOUSINGSEALBOOTPAD D. BACKING PLATEDisc Brake AssemblyA. Metal to metal contact points on thecaliper assembly (points where backingplates hang on caliper assembly).B. Caliper housing (check cylinder wall forscoring)C. Piston face (rim) and piston shaft underrubber boot.D. Backing plate (back of pads at pointwhere piston makes contact).E. Mounting bolt and sleeve.F. Retaining spring (anti-rattle spring).A. ANCHOR PINB. BACKING PLATEC. WHEEL CYLINDERD. RETURN SPRINGC. HOLD DOWN SPRINGSECONDARY SHOEPRIMARY SHOEB. BRAKE ADJUSTING SCREWG. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER SPRINGDrum or Conventional BrakesA. Anchor pin.B. Brake adjustment screw.C. Hold down springs.D. Return springs (at attaching point).E. Backing plate platforms (raised ledges).F. Wheel cylinder kit piston fork(both ends).G. Automatic adjuster spring(at attaching points).H. All other metal to metal contact points.5and InstallationWhen pad surfaces are completely dry,assembly and reinstall brakes.6Testing theBrakesA. Make five (5) or six (6) hard test stops(panic stops) in forward motion. (Thecar should be driven at approximately10 mph.)B. Make two (2) or three (3) panic stopsin reverse.C. Make one (1) or two (2) regular stops atnormal driving speed. The car is nowready for delivery to the customer.Note: It should be noted that the brakeswill grab and groan during the first two orthree stops– this is normal. By the fifth orsixth stops, they will return to normal.www.kent-automotive.com1.888.YES.KENT1666 E. Touhy Ave. • Des Plaines, IL 60018Printed in USA • Rev. 8/07 • E-315K