TM 9-2330-205-14&P
BRAKEDRUM REPAIR - CONTINUED
ACTION
REMARKS
ITEM
LOCATION
WARNING
All parts of the service brake assembly will be coated with asbestos dust from the brake
linings. A filter mask should be worn whenever working on any assembly components.
Breathing asbestos dust can cause serious damage to health.
CLEANING
Clean in accordance with cleaning instruc-
Brakedrum (1)
1.
tions (page 4-14).
INSPECTION
2.
a. Inspect for warpage, cracks, checking,
Braking surface (2)
or scoring.
Discard drum if cracked or scoring is
deeper than 1/16 inch (1.59 mini.
meters).
b. Check diameter of drum at four locations
45 degrees apart using inside micro-
meter.
Discard drum if out-of-round requir-
ing removal of more than 1/16 inch
(1.59 millimeters) of metal.
REPAIR
3.
Reface braking surface using brake lathe.
Braking surface (2)
Remove a maximum of 0.01 inch
(0.254 millimeter) per cut.
Discard if inside diameter exceeds
15.23 inches (38.68 centimeters).
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