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Section V. WHEEL
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Brakedrum Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BRAKEDRUM REPAIR
MAINTENANC E
This task covers:
Repair (page 5-46)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
Caliper, micrometer, ID
Solvent, drycleaning, PD-680 (item 18,
Handle, ratchet, 3/8-inch drive
appendix E)
Lathe, brakedrum
Micrometer, inside
Personnel Required
Socket, 3/8-inch drive, 5/8-inch
Wrench, open-end, 1-inch
One
Materials/Part s
Equipment Condition
Cloth, crocus (item 5, appendix E)
Hub and drum removed (page 4-143).
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
REPAIR
WARNIN G
Drycleaning solvent PD-680 is both toxic and flammable. Avoid prolonged breathing of
vapors and avoid skin contact. Use only in well-ventilated area, and keep away from
open flame. Injury to personnel could occur.
Brakedrum (1)
a.
b.
Wash thoroughly with drycleaning
solvent.
Allow to air dry.
Do not use compressed air.
Brakedrum (1)
Braking
Check for heat checking, scoring,
surface (2)
warpage, or cracks.
Cracked drums must be replaced.
Do not weld.