TM 9-2330-203-14&P
CHAPTER 5
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
Section I. BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
5-1. BRAKESHOE REPAIR.
This Task Covers:
a. Disassembly
c.
Assembly
b. Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions
Materials/Parts:
One friction lining kit
Rivets (as required)
Tools/Test Equipment:
General mechanic's tool kit
Field automotive shop set
a.
DISASSEMBLY
WARNING
DO NOT handle brakeshoes, brakedrums, or other brake components unless area
has been properly cleaned. There may be asbestos dust on these components which
can be dangerous if you touch it or breathe it. Wear an approved filter mask and
gloves. Never use compressed air or a dry brush to clean brake components. Dust
may be removed using an Industrial-type vacuum cleaner. Clean dust or mud away
from brake components with water and a wet, soft brush or cloth. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious illness or death to personnel.
DO NOT grind rivet heads off of brakeshoes when removing friction linings.
Asbestos dust from friction linings is hazardous to your health.
NOTE
Late model M197A1 and M198A1 friction lin-ings
are bonded; no repair is authorized.
1.Remove rivets (3) and friction lining (2) from
brakeshoe (1). Discard rivets and friction lining.
2.Repeat step 1 to remove friction lining (2) from other
brakeshoe (1).
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