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2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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COMPRESSED AIR AND BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (Contd)

Table 2. Service Brakes Troubleshooting Procedures (Contd).

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

3. VEHICLE PULLS TO

RIGHT OR LEFT

WHEN APPLYING

BRAKES

1. Check clearance on each set of

service brakeshoes (1).

2. Check service brakeshoe (1) linings

for wear.

3. Check hydraulic brake lines (2) for

bent or crushed conditions.

4. Check hydraulic hoses (3) for

pinches or cracks.

5. Check brakeshoe return springs (4)

for damage.

6. Check wheel cylinders (5) to make

sure wheel cylinder pistons move

freely and are not frozen.

If service brakeshoes (1) are out of

adjustment, adjust clearance

(WP 0168 00).

If service brakeshoe linings (1) are

worn more than 0.328 in. (8.33 mm),

replace service brakeshoes (1)

(WP 0167 00).

If hydraulic brake lines are damaged,

replace (WP 0175 00).

If hydraulic hoses are damaged,

replace (WP 0176 00).

If brakeshoe return spring (4) is

broken or stretched, replace

(WP 0167 00).

If wheel cylinder pistons are frozen,

replace wheel cylinders (5)

(WP 0169 00).