TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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BRAKE SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING—Continued
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Table 1. Troubleshooting Procedures—Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2.
BRAKES
GRAB—Continued
2.
Check for grease or dirt on
brakeshoe linings.
1.
If grease or dirt is present,
replace affected
brakeshoe(s).
3.
Check for worn or loose
brakeshoe linings.
Brakeshoe linings should
have a minimum thickness
of 0.125 in. (3.2 mm).
1.
Replace brakeshoes if
linings are worn or loose
(WP 0033 00).
3.
BRAKES DO NOT
RELEASE
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.
In cold weather, check for
frozen brakeshoe linings.
1.
Remove wheel (WP 0020
00). Heat brakedrum to
thaw.
3.
Check for proper brake
adjustment.
1.
If brakes are out of
adjustment, adjust brakes
(WP 0033 00).
END OF TASK
