Yaw Brake System
AssemblyHydraulic calipers clamping a brake disc on the tower top so the nacelle holds its heading against wind gusts without overloading the gear teeth. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Yaw Brake System
5 top-level lines as of r190183| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yaw Brake Caliper 3 parts | wyd-brake-caliper | 8× | 8 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Yaw Brake Disc | wyd-brake-disc | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Yaw Brake Pad | wyd-brake-pad | 16× | 16 | · | part |
| 4 | Hydraulic Power Unit 4 parts | wyd-hydraulic-unit | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 5 | Brake Hose | wyd-brake-hose | 8× | 8 | · | part |