TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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BRAKE SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING
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THIS WP COVERS:
Brakes Troubleshooting
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Tools and Special Tools
Organizational
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s
Materials/Parts
References
Fluid, Brake (Item 4, WP 0060 00)
WP 0020 00
WP 0032 00
WP 0023 00
WP 0033 00
WP 0031 00
WP 0038 00
To troubleshoot the brakes, perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions provided in Table 1.
Table 1. Troubleshooting Procedures.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
BRAKES DO NOT
ENGAGE
HYDRAULICALLY
1.
Check fluid level in brake
actuator master cylinder. It
should be 3/4 full.
1.
Fill brake actuator master
cylinder to 3/4 full (WP
0023 00). Then bleed
brake system (WP 0038
00).
2.
Check brake hose and
tubes for obstruction or
damage.
1.
Clear obstruction or
replace damaged hose or
tube(s).
3.
Check for worn brakeshoe
linings. Brakeshoe linings
should have a minimum
thickness of 0.125 in. (3.2
mm).
1.
Replace brakeshoes if
linings are worn (WP 0033
00).
1.
BRAKES DO NOT
ENGAGE MECHANICALLY
1.
Check handbrake rod,
turnbuckles, shaft
assembly, and cable
assemblies for damage and
proper adjustment.
1.
Replace handbrake rod,
turnbuckles, shaft
assembly, or cable
assemblies, or adjust
handbrake, as required
(WP 0032 00).
2.
BRAKES GRAB
1.
Check for proper brake
adjustment.
1.
If brakes are out of
adjustment, adjust brakes
(WP 0033 00).
