BRAKE ASSEMBLY - INSPECT/ADJUST/BLEED/REPLACE/REPAIR

TM 5-4930-233-14

TM 4930-14/1

AXLE ASSEMBLY

4-58. BRAKE ASSEMBLY - INSPECT/ADJUST/BLEED/REPLACE/REPAIR

This task covers:

Inspection

Adjustment

Bleeding

Removal

Disassembly

Repair

Assembly

INITIAL SET-UP:

Special Environmental Conditions

Equipment Condition

References

Parked on level dry ground

Air brake lines connected

TM 9-214 Care and

to towing vehicle (para. 2-5)

Maintenance of Anti-

Tire and Wheel Removal (para 4-57)

friction Bearings

NOTE

The service brake can be removed from

the vehicle or disassembled while in place.

This procedure applies to either

the right or left brake assembly.

Materials

Tools

Cloth (Item 22, App E)

General Mechanics Tool Box

Drycleaning Solvent (Item 6, App E)

(Section III, Item 1, App B)

GAA Grease (Item 8 App E)

Adjusting Tool, Brake Shoes

Wire Brush (Item 25 App E)

(Section III, Item 8, App B)

Inspection

(1)

Block opposite side trailer wheel.

(2)

Place jack under axle and raise wheel to be inspected.

(3)

Spin wheel and apply brakes using air supply valve.

(4)

If brakes grind or squeak severely, notify Direct Support Maintenance.

(5)

If brakes do not apply properly, adjust (para. 4-58b). If the problem cannot be solved through adjustment,

notify Direct Support Maintenance.

(6)

Repeat for opposite side brake.

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