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Brake repair

Hi, I have a clark C500-50 forklift its probably from the 1950-1960's and I'am not to sure how to take the brakes apart. if anyone knows how could you please share.

Thanks, Bob
  • Posted 24 Jan 2017 16:00
  • By Bobby123456
  • joined 24 Jan'17 - 1 message
  • British Columbia, Canada
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Look in the wheel well behind the tire and locate the 1/2" bolts with 3/4" hex heads. Those and all the nuts on the studs that go all the way around in a circle need to be removed and pull the whole axle end to get to the brakes. C500-50 is probably early '70s
  • Posted 24 Jan 2017 22:18
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States

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