TM-9-2320-273-34
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
DECEMBER 1980
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Section III.1. BRAKE DRUM
14-12.1. Brake Drum.
NOTE
This information given is to stress the
importance of rebore limits and maximum
wear limits of brake drums.
a. A brake drum may be turned by following standard DIO procedures. The 15 inch diameter brake
drum has a maximum diameter of 15.120 inches and the 16.5 inch diameter brake drum has a maximum
diameter of 16.620 inches. The dimension found stamped on the brake drum is the maximum safe diam-
eter permitted, this includes turning, grinding or wear.
When a brake drum reaches or exceeds
maximum diameter, whether it be from
refacing or normal wear, it is considered
unsafe and must be immediately replaced.
TA 239534
Figure 14-44.1. Brake Drum.
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