TM 9-2330-287-14&P
BRAKEDRUM REPAIR - CONTINUED
ACTION
ITEM
REMARKS
LOCATION
WARNING
All components of the service brake assembly will be coated with asbestos dust from the
brake linings. Wear a filter mask whenever handling any assembly components. The
breathing of asbestos dust is an extreme health hazard.
INSPECTION
a. Inspect for warpage, cracks, checking,
Brakedrum
1.
or scoring.
Discard drum if cracked, or if scoring
is deeper than 1/16 inch (0.159
centimeter).
diameter of drum at four locations,
45 degrees apart.
Discard drum if out-of-round, requir-
ing removal of more than 1/16 inch
(0.159 centimeter) of metal.
REPAIR
Brakedrum
Reface braking surface using a brakedrum
2.
lathe.
Remove a maximum of 0.01 inch
(0.0254 centimeter) per cut. Discard
drum if inside diameter exceeds 15.23
inches (38.68 centimeters).
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