TM-9-2320-361-20
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
OCTOBER 1991
TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 55 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
1-18. CONTROL SYSTEMS OPERATION (Contd)
d. Parking Brake System Operation.
The parking brake system is a manually-operated system that provides a means of keeping the vehicle
motionless when it is stopped. Major components of the parking brake system are:
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL LEVER
- Applies parking brake when pulled to raised position.
When lowered, parking brake is released.
ADJUSTING KNOB
- Permits operator to make minor tension adjustment in parking brake cable.
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
- Links parking brake lever to actuating lever.
BRAKEDRUM
- Provides surface for brakeshoes to press against when parking brake is applied.
ACTUATING LEVER
- Forces inner and outer brakeshoes against brakedrum when parking brake
control lever is raised.
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SCREW
- Used to ensure full contact of brakeshoes with
brakedrum.
BRAKESHOES
- Apply friction to brakedrum when parking brake control lever is raised.
ECCENTRIC PIN
- Equalizes distance between brakeshoes and brakedrum.
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