TM 9-2330-384-14&P
4-34. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.
THIS TASK COVERS
Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions:
Tools:
Ref
Conditions
Tool kit, general mechanic's
l
Floor jack
l
Jackstand
l
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
If brake adjustment procedure does not correct wheel drag, wheel bearing
adjustment should be checked (see paragraph 4-47).
(1)
Place a suitable floor jack under axle in front of brake chamber (1) and raise wheels clear of
ground. Support axle with a suitable jackstand.
(2)
Cage brake chamber spring (see paragraph 4-33) or connect tractor's EMERGENCY air cou-
pling to semitrailer's EMERGENCY air coupling and supply air to release the spring brakes
(see paragraph 2-12).
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