TM 9-2330-384-14&P
5-3. BRAKE SHOE REPAIR (Con't).
b. CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear protec-
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tive goggles, face shield, and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and DO NOT breathe
vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat. The solvent's
flash point is 100F-138F (38C-59C). If you become dizzy while using
cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent
contacts eyes, immediately wash your eyes with water and get medical
aid.
Compressed air used for drying purposes must not exceed 30 psi
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(207 kPa). Wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, and gloves)
and use caution to avoid injury to personnel.
Clean brake shoe with dry cleaning solvent and dry with compressed air.
(1)
Inspect brake shoe for damage. Look for a bent or severely corroded table, deformed web,
(2)
or broken welds. Look for flattened roller eyes or elongated anchor pin slots. If damaged,
replace entire brake shoe and lining assembly.
File off any burrs or high spots in brake shoe table (4).
(3)
Check for elongated rivet holes in brake shoe table (4). Pass a new rivet (3) through holes.
(4)
Rivet should fit freely without excess play. If holes are elongated, replace brake shoe and
lining assembly.
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