Repair Cases

LiuGong 835 Wheel Loader Brake Caliper Piston Seized

Fault Phenomenon: LiuGong 835 wheel loader after driving a certain distance, one wheel hub becomes hot, with a burning smell.

Troubleshooting Process:
– Checked caliper: brake caliper piston seized due to corrosion, unable to return.
– Checked brake pads: uneven pad wear.
– Checked brake disc: disc blued and deformed.
– Checked wheel cylinder: cylinder dust boot damaged, water ingress.

Root Cause: The brake caliper piston dust boot was damaged, allowing moisture to enter and cause the piston to corrode and seize, keeping the brake pads in constant friction with the disc.

Required Parts: Repair or replace brake caliper assembly, replace brake pads and disc.

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