TM-9-2330-326-14-P

SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, DROP DECK BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, M871A3

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

FEBRUARY 2006

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TROUBLESHOOTING BRAKE DRUMS (Cont.)

EXAMPLE

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Photo Not

Required For

Explanation

Faded or

diminished

brake powder

Noise, chatter,

or pulsating

during brake

application

High temperature in brake

system, improperly

adjusted brakes or

inferior brake lining

Heat spotted drums,

grease-stained drums,

loose brake drum or

brake components

Check brake drum, brake

lining condition, brake

adjustment, and brake

balance. Avoid operating

conditions or loads that

create excessive brake

temperature.

The brake drum should be

removed and checked for

one or more of these

conditions and the

appropriate action (as

described in this section)

should be taken to resolve

the condition.