TM-9-2330-324-14-P

TRAILER, CARGO: 1-1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL, M105A3

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

JULY 2002

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TM 9-2330-324-14&P

0038 00-3

BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM—Continued

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PRESSURE BLEEDING—Continued

6.

Ensure that valve (10) on brake bleeder quick disconnect (9) is closed, then connect quick

disconnect to brake bleeder interface fitting (4).

7.

If pressure gauge (12) on canister (13) indicates positive pressure, bleed pressure through air

passage valve (14).

8.

Remove top (11) of canister (13). Using a long, blunt object, make sure bladder in canister is

depressed. Bleed pressure through air passage valve (14) while slowly depressing blunt object. Fill

canister with sufficient amount of brake fluid. Replace top.

WARNING

Excessive air pressure could cause injury to personnel or damage to

equipment.

Use care when using air pressure

equipment.

Failure to

follow this warning may result in injury to personnel or damage to

equipment.

9.

Insert 20 psi (138 kPa) of air into canister (13) through air passage valve (14) until gauge (12)

indicates 20 psi (138 kPa). Carefully open driver’s side (left) upper bleeder valve.

10.

Open brake bleeder valve (10) 2 turns.

4

14

12

11

13

10

9

NOTE

Bleeding both wheel cylinders is performed in the same manner. Ensure

both wheel cylinders are bled by starting at the top and then bleeding

the bottom.