TM-9-2320-283-20-1
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, M915A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 3
DECEMBER 1983
TM-9-2320-283-20-1 - Page 90 of 926
TM 9-2320-283-20-1
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION.
1-20.
BRAKE SYSTEM (Continued).
b.
Brake System Components (Continued).
(1)
S-Type Cam Brakes.
Used on all axles.
Brake shoes are forced against brake drum when cam is rotated by slack adjuster arm.
(2)
Slack Adjuster.
Converts linear force of brake chamber push rod into a torque which turns brake camshaft and applies brakes.
TA 236789
1-70
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