WP-8204PT - LG Washing Machine Service Manual (repair manual). Page 15

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The brake assembly is fitted to the top of the spin
motor with 3 screws. The brake shoe is positioned to
make contact with the coupling located between the
spin dryer basket and the spin motor. The brake is
operated by the brake wire assembly connected to the
brake wire hanger.

When the spin dryer cover is raised 20 to 35 degrees in
a horizontal position, the brake is activated and the
empty spin dryer basket should stop within 5 seconds.

(1) If the empty spin dryer basket stops over 10 sec-

onds, unscrew the brake wire screw, pull up the
brake wire supporter and then tighten the brake
wire screw.

(2) If the spin dryer basket stops too fast, unscrew the

brake wire screw, pull down the brake wire
supporter and then tighten brake wire screw.

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