TM9-2330-372-14&P
CHAPTER 5
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. REPAIR PARTS, AND SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
5-1. COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. For authorized common tools and equipment, refer to the Table of
Organization and Equipment (TOE) or the Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) applicable to your
unit.
5-2. SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
No special tools, TMDE, or support equipment is
required to maintain these trailers.
Section II. MAINTENANCE OF COMPONENTS.
5-4. RELINING BRAKE SHOES (Fig. 7).
a. Remove rivets (8) from shoe assembly (1), and remove and discard old brake linings (2).
WARNING
Do NOT use a dry brush or compressed air to clean brake shoes. Brake shoe linings contain
asbestos and shed dust particles which can be dangerous to your health if breathed. Dampen
surface of lining with water and use a soft bristle brush.
b. Clean brake shoe (4) thoroughly, using a brush and water to remove mud, and cleaning solvent to remove
grease and oil.
c. Position new brake lining (2) on the brake shoe (4).
NOTE
Be sure cam end lining is installed on cam end of shoe. Cam end lining is tapered more toward
the end of shoe than anchor end lining. Cam end of shoe has two holes in each shoe bracket.
Anchor end of shoe has one hole in each bracket.
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