TM 9-2320-365-20-2
2-1706
YES
NO
Are wedge assemblies free
from wear and damage and
do they operate?
4.
If wedge assembly is
damaged or does not
operate, brake shoe will
remain partially applied.
Visual inspection
KNOWN INFO
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Tires undamaged and
inflated to operating
pressure.
Spring brake chamber(s) OK.
Brake adjusting components
OK.
Faulty wedge assembly.
Faulty wheel bearings.
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
WARNING
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YES
NO
Visual inspection
KNOWN INFO
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
WARNING
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5.
Loose or damaged wheel
bearings may cause brake
drums to overheat.
Are wheel bearings
loose or damaged?
Tires undamaged and
inflated to operating
pressure.
Spring brake chamber(s) OK.
Brake adjusting components
OK.
Wedge assembly OK.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Faulty wheel bearings.
Replace wedge assembly
(para 11-5).
Replace brake
chamber(s) (para 11-8).
Adjust or replace wheel
bearings (para 10-2).
i7. REAR BRAKES OVERHEAT (CONT)
