TM 9-2330-357-14&P
Table 4-2. Organizational Troubleshooting (Con't).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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.
Step 5. Check for grease on brakeshoe linings.
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.
Step 6. Check for worn or loose brakeshoe linings.
Replace brakeshoes if brakeshoe linings are worn to within 0.03 in. (0.76 mm) above rivets
6. SLOW BRAKE APPLICATION OR SLOW RELEASE.
Step 1. Check for restrictions or leaks in air lines.
Step 2. Check emergency relay valve by applying brakes and listening for emergency relay valve to operate.
Replace emergency relay valve if it does not respond immediately (para 4-34). Disregard
leakage from bleeder valve.
Step 3. Coat fail-safe airbrake chamber and airbrake air chamber with soapy water (Item 9, Appendix E),
and check for leaks.
Fail-safe airbrake chamber is defective and must be replaced (para 4-43) if bubbles form.
Disregard leakage from bleeder valve. Airbrake chamber is defective and must be replaced
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