TM 9-2320-365-20-3
Section II. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
11-2. FRONT BRAKE SHOES REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Inspection
c. Installation
d. Adjustment
e. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-365-10).
Wheel and tire removed (TM 9-2320-365-10).
Tools and Special Tools
Trestle, Motor Vehicle Maintenance (Item 45,
Appendix C)
Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 44, Appendix C)
Tool, Spring Removal (Item 83, Appendix B)
Respirator, Air Filter (Item 29, Appendix C)
Adjusting Tool, Brake Shoe (Item 2, Appendix C)
Tools and Special Tools (Cont)
Brake Adjusting Tool Support (Item E-2, Appendix
E)
Materials/Parts
Rag, Wiping (Item 51, Appendix D)
Grease, Automotive and Artillery (GAA) (Item 23,
Appendix D)
Lockwasher (2) (Item 102, Appendix G)
Personnel Required
(2)
a. Removal.
WARNING
• Wheel drum weighs approximately 90 lbs
(41 kg). Use the aid of an assistant to help
remove wheel drum. Failure to comply
may result in injury to personnel.
• Brake shoes may be covered with dust.
Breathing this dust may be harmful to
your health. Do not used compressed air
to clean brake shoes. Wear a filter mask
approved for use against brake dust.
Failure to comply may result in injury to
personnel.
(1) Remove wheel drum (1) from wheel hub (2).
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