FIELD MAINTENANCE
PARKING BRAKES ON ALL AXLES DO NOT APPLY, OR APPLY SLOWLY
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
(WP
0194, Table 1, Item 47)
Personnel Required
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (2)
References
WP
0067
WP
0086
Equipment Condition
Parking brake applied (TM 9-2330-342-10).
(WP
0190)
Equipment Condition (cont.)
Wheels chocked (TM 9-2330-342-10). (WP
0190)
Emergency air supply gladhand connected to
vehicle (TM 9-2330-342-10). (WP
0190)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
PARKING BRAKES ON ALL AXLES DO NOT APPLY, OR APPLY SLOWLY
STEP 1
Are air lines 2254, 2620 and fittings free of crimps?
NOTE
Trailer air system pressure must be 125 ± 5 psi (861 ± 34 kPa) to begin troubleshooting the
brake system. If the air system pressure cannot be maintained, refer to Air System
Troubleshooting.
1.
Inspect air lines 2254, 2620, and fittings for crimps.
Figure 1.
Trailer Air System.
TM 9-2330-342-23&P
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