TM-9-2330-342-23-P

PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL

OCTOBER 2012

TM-9-2330-342-23-P - Page 363 of 1348

STEP 4

Are brake components free from damage?

WARNING

Be sure to wear the proper eye protection when working on or around pressurized air systems

if not injury or death could result.

1.

Adjust brakes (WP

0066).

2.

Remove brake drum (WP

0092).

LIFTING DEVICE

BRAKE SHOES

BRAKE

DRUM

Figure 4.

Brake Assembly.

3.

Visually inspect brake shoes, drum, and other brake components for excessive wear, broken brake shoe,

springs, loose shoes, grooved drums, and other damage that will prevent brakes from releasing.

CONDITION/INDICATION

Are brake components free from damage?

DECISION

BRAKES OK - Go to (Step 5 - Does parking brake(s) release correctly?) to verify problem is solved.

BRAKES DAMAGED - Replace damaged brake components (WP

0072). Go to (Step 5 - Does parking brake(s)

release correctly?) to verify problem is solved.

STEP 5

Does parking brake(s) release correctly?

1.

If removed, install brake drum (WP

0092).

2.

Adjust brakes (WP

0066).

3.

Pull out trailer charge valve in vehicle. Refer to vehicle Operator's manual (WP

0190).

4.

Have assistant turn engine start switch to OFF. Refer to vehicle Operator's manual (WP

0190).

5.

If slack adjuster is disconnected, cage brake chamber. Refer to TM 9-2330-342-10 (WP

0190).

6.

If slack adjuster is disconnected, rotate slack adjuster to rod clevis.

7.

If slack adjuster is disconnected, install rod clevis, two pins, and cotter pins on slack adjuster.

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