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Subject Topic: 1990Swift Conqueror Running Gear Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonMark n Kim
28/9/2015 at 6:14pm
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Hi All

I have recently finished renovating a 1990 Conqueror with a full refit inside now my attention has turned to some fundamental servicing.

I want to service the brakes, replace the shoes etc. I am aware of the one shot nut requirement but what I'm not sure of is how to identify which model of running gear I have to ensure I order the correct parts.

I'm a competent home mechanic so have no worries in attempting the work, I'm planning on getting the van checked over after the work.

Any help would be greatly appreciated


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Personadge11
28/9/2015 at 6:47pm
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In The Caravan Manual by Haynes  If AL-KO  a four digit number to identify a braking system is stamped on the back plate  The manual gives you step by step instructions

You may find something on the internet?


Personadge11
28/9/2015 at 6:54pm
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If AL-KO  info at     www.al-ko.co.uk 


PersonBiIIy
28/9/2015 at 9:13pm
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1990 caravan should have non sealed bearings so no need for large torque wrench in your toolkit as required to tighten one shot nuts on sealed bearings which began to appear around mid 90s, I think. Sealed bearings have the advantage of not requiring any servicing though.

If you prise off centre cap from hub using a couple of screw drivers & see a castelated nut & split pin then bearings are non sealed. To service these you need to remove, clean, regrease & fit new grease seal. When you replace hub nut, spin wheel & tighten until solid then back of nut until barest hint of play or just about none at all.

To adjust brakes, spin wheel & with screwdriver blade in hole in backplate click up adjuster in direction of arrow until wheel can't be turned then back off adjuster until wheel will spin forward about one & a half times before stopping.

Good place for parts is Western Towing.


PersonMark n Kim
29/9/2015 at 7:56am
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Thanks for the replies.

I'm going up to my van later today so will check out the code as adge 11 suggested and pop the center cap off to see what type of retaining nut I have. hopefully its as Billy says as this will certainly make changing them a lot simpler.

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Personalan126
29/9/2015 at 6:29pm
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the other half has a 93 bailey on alko chassis and it doesnt have one shot nuts so your swift will be the same. brake shoes and springs will be available but only replace if the shoes are worn or delaminating. shoes will last years. also if the van has stood a while check the brake cables to ensure they arent siezed, the cable should run easily and freely in the sheath, if they dont then replace, they are under £15 each. just remove, measure length and order new uns the same size.

use a lithium grease on all brake gear especially the damper, have fun lying on your back dismantling, cleaning, greasing and re-assembling all the brake gear, it is worth it

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PersonMark n Kim
05/10/2015 at 8:50pm
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Glad its likely to be castellated nuts, that will make life easier.

Thank you to everyone for the advice. Planning on tackling this in a few weeks as some other tasks have taken priority atm.

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