TM 9-2330-383-14&P
4-16. BRAKE SHOES (CONT)
CLEANING
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WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent (MIL-PRF-680, type I) is extremely flammable,
toxic, and is an irritant to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Do
not use near open flame or excessive heat. Do not breathe the vapors.
Use skin and eye protection and work in a well ventilated area. Flash
point of dry cleaning solvent is 140F.
CAUTION
Do not allow lubricants or solvents to get on brake shoes. These
materials will do damage to brake linings and result in poor braking
action.
a. Clean all parts except brake shoes with a brush and dry cleaning solvent. Air
dry.
b. Clean brake shoes with soft bristle brush.
INSPECTION
a. Inspect brake shoes for wear and scoring. Replace brake shoes if linings are
worn to less than 5/16-inch thick at any place on the linings.
b. Inspect springs for kinks, corrosion, and distortion.
c. Inspect rollers and pins for wear, corrosion and other damage.
INSTALLATION
a. On old trailers with serial numbers 2000 and below, install two rollers (3)
and pins (4) on cam (5).
a.1. On new trailers with serial numbers 2001 and up, install two retainers (3) on
rollers (4); then, squeeze loops and swing retainers to snap loops in shoe
web holes.
b. Position two brake shoes (2) on rollers (3).
c. Install return spring (6).
d. Install two springs (1).
e. Back off slack adjuster (para. 4-18) to allow for drum installation.
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