TM-9-2350-274-BD

M109/M110/M578 VEHICLES HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1984

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TM 9-2350-274-BD
CHAPTER 8
BRAKE S
BOAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER
AND SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THE MISSION IS COMPLETED.
SECTION I. General
8-1. General.
The brakes are internal to the crossdrive transmission. Brakes are applied through
mechanical linkage from the drivers compartment. The linkage allows a balanced
application at the transmission levers by using a chain and sprocket assembly. Parking
brakes are operated by locking the service brake linkage in the applied position.
8-2.
Assessment Procedure
a. Assessment Preconditions Before testing the vehicle brakes, clear the immediate
area or, if in a restricted area, restrain the vehicle to be tested with chains or cables.
The brakes can be tested using either the test vehicle power or it can be towed by the
restraining vehicle up a slight grade for the test.
-pedal and linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to para 8-5 and 8-6
- no stopping power
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
go to para 8-6
- pulling or other erratic . . . . . . . . go to para 8-5 and 8-6
action
- to parking brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .go to para 8-4
Change 3
8-1


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