TM 9-2320-365-20-2
2-1700
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-365-10).
Personnel Required
(2)
1.
NO
YES
KNOWN INFO
Tires undamaged and inflated
to operating pressure.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Faulty spring brake chamber(s).
Faulty brake adjusting
components.
Faulty wedge assembly.
Faulty wheel bearings.
TEST OPTIONS
Visual Inspection
A failed spring brake will cause
brakes to apply and overheat
affected wheel.
REASON FOR QUESTION
Do both spring brakes
release on affected rear
wheels?
WARNING
Read WARNING
on following page.
Tighten or replace air hose (para 11-19).
Replace spring brake chamber(s) (para 11-8).
i7. REAR BRAKES OVERHEAT
Tools and Special Tools
Goggles, Industrial (Item 14, Appendix C)
Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 44, Appendix C)
Trestle, Motor Vehicle Maintenance (2) (Item 45,
Appendix C)
Adjusting Tool, Brake Shoe (Item 2, Appendix C)