TM 9-2330-297-14&P
BRAKESHOES
This task covers.
Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Feeler gage
Semitrailer coupled to towing vehicle and
Jack
Jack stand
Wrench, adjustable
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
NOTE
Do not adjust brakes when drums are hot. Procedures given are for one slack adjuster.
1.
Axle
Wheels (1)
a. Using jack (2), raise until clear of
ground.
b. Support with jack stand (3) and remove
jack (2).
NOTE
All measurements should be taken as close as possible to the center of the brake lining.
2.
Brake linings (4)
Using a 0.035-in (1.34-mm) feeler gage,
check measurement between brake linings
(4) and brakedrum (5).
3.
Adjusting nut (6)
Using an adjustable wrench, turn adjusting
nut in the direction required to obtain the
required dimension
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