TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
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THIS WP COVERS:
Pressure Bleeding
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Tools and Special Tools
Organizational
Drain Pan
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s
Materials/Parts
Utility Pail
Fluid, Brake (Item 4, WP 0060 00)
Rags, Wiping (Item 9, WP 0060 00)
Personnel
Tubing, Plastic (Item 11, WP 0060 00)
Two
Cotter Pins (2) (Item 5, WP 0061 00)
PRESSURE BLEEDING
WARNING
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When performing maintenance on brake system, ensure that landing
gear is lowered and locked and that wheels are securely chocked.
Failure to follow this warning may cause trailer to roll, resulting in
serious injury or death to personnel.
•
Drawbar is heavy—up to 400 lb (181 kg) loaded tongue weight. Do not
attempt to lift drawbar. Use landing gear to raise and lower drawbar.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
•
Eye injury may result if brake fluid comes in contact with eyes. Always
wear eye protection when working with brake fluid. Failure to follow
this warning may result in injury to personnel.
•
Use only fresh brake fluid from a sealed container; do not reuse fluid.
After filling and bleeding, be sure to refill master cylinder to 3/4 full.
Failure to maintain an adequate fluid level may cause brake failure,
resulting in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
N O T E
•
Ensure that fluid level in master cylinder is 3/4 full at all times during
this task to avoid allowing air to enter hydraulic system.
•
A suitable container should be used to catch any draining brake fluid.
Ensure that all spills are cleaned up.
1.
Disconnect trailer from towing vehicle and raise trailer tongue with landing gear until horizontal.
