What Causes a Forklift's Brakes to Lock Up?
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The issue lies in a malfunctioning brake valve that fails to reset promptly. Below is an introduction to the causes and troubleshooting of brake lock-up: Possible fault causes: A faulty brake valve that cannot reset in time, a brake caliper stuck in the braking position, or an air booster pump's pneumatic chamber piston failing to return to its normal position can all lead to brake lock-up. Fault inspection and elimination steps: Restart the vehicle and observe that it moves slowly, accompanied by high temperatures in the front axle brake calipers. Check if the foot brake spring resets normally to rule out this cause, then proceed with further inspection. Upon examining the four front axle brake calipers, noticeable high temperatures are detected by touch, while the rear brake calipers remain at normal temperatures. Using a 12-point wrench, loosen the brake caliper's bleed bolt and observe that the fluid is under significant pressure, ejecting in a spray rather than flowing normally in a thin stream, which largely rules out caliper lock-up. Proceed to the next inspection step. Inspect the air booster pump assembly; upon removal, it is found that the return spring cannot reset properly. It is determined that the front axle brake calipers' inability to reset is due to the air booster pump, causing the brakes to lock up. After replacing the air booster pump assembly, a test drive confirms that the vehicle's brakes function normally, and the fault is resolved.