Section Il. BRAKEDRUM AND TIRE
TM 9-2330-359-14&P
MAINTENANCE
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Brakedrum Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tire Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5-2. BRAKEDRUM REPAIR.
This Task Covers:
a.
Inspection
b.
Repair
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Tools/Test Equipment:
l Brakedrum removed (para 4-44).
l General mechanic’s tool kit
l Field automotive shop set
l Brakedrum lathe
l Dial Indicator
l Inside micrometer, with extension
a .
INSPECTION
1.
Inspect stud holes (2) for cracks. Discard brake-
drum (1) if cracks are present.
WARNING
DO NOT use a brakedrum that exceeds maxi-
mum wear specifications. Failure to follow this
warning may result in brake failure and serious
Injury or death to personnel.
2.
Inspect braking surface (6) for cracks (3), heat
checking (4), and scoring (5). Reface braking
surface if damaged (subpara b).
3.
Inspect braking surface (6) for out-of-round condi-
tion. lf out-of-round, reface braking surface (sub-
para b).
4.
Measure inside diameter of brakedrum (1). Dis-
card brakedrum if inside diameter exceeds
16.62 in. (42.2 cm).
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