TM-9-2320-285-24-1
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1985
TM-9-2320-285-24-1 - Page 541 of 987
TM 9-2320-285-24-1
Section VII.
BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
This section contains the information you’ll need to maintain the:
• Service Brake System
• Air Brake System
• Air Compressor
• Trailer Brake Lines and Couplings
This section tells you how to troubleshoot problems, and repair or replace the
components that are within the scope of organizational maintenance.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Index.
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2-45
Service Brake System Troubleshooting .
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2-46
Air Brake System Troubleshooting.
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2-47
Air Compressor Troubleshooting.
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2-48
Trailer Brake Lines and Couplings
Troubleshooting.
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2-49
Service Brake System Maintenance .
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2-50
Front Axle Brakes.
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2-50a
Rear Axle Brakes .
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2-50b
Air Brake System Maintenance.
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2-51
Air Brake Lines and Fittings .
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2-51a
Air Reservoirs.
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2-51b
Low Air Pressure Switch.
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2-51c
Brake Air Chambers.
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2-51d
Front Axle Brakes Air Chambers.
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2-51d(1)
Rear Axle Brakes Air Chambers .
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2-51d(2)
Air Compressor Assembly Maintenance .
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2-52
Servicing (Summary Procedure)
2-52a
Air Strainer .
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2-52b
Alcohol Evaporator .
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2-52c
Air Compressor Governor .
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2-52d
Air Compressor Assembly .
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2-52e
Trailer Brake Lines and Couplings .
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2-53
Trailer Brake Lines and Couplings .
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2-53a
Hose Tender.
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2-53b
2-518
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