TM 9-2330-386-14&P
4-34 BRAKE SHOES.
This task covers removal and installation.
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition
Tools
References
J a c k stands
General mechanics tool kit
a. R e m o v a l .
WARNING
The axle must be firmly supported to prevent shifting of
the semitrailer. Shifting may cause serious injury to
p e r s o n n e l and damage to equipment.
s h o e s . There may be asbestos dust on brake shoes which
c a n be dangerous to your health if you breath it. Brake
shoe must be wet, and a soft bristle brush must be used.
Rinse and allow to dry.
NOTE
T h e wheel hub is shown removed for clarity. Hub removal
is not necessary for brake shoe replacement.
(1) Support axle on both sides of semitrailer with jack stands.
( 2 ) push cam end of lower shoe (7)
down. Pull roller retainer (4) to
r e m o v e bottom roller (3) and
roller retainer (4).
(3) Lift cam end of upper shoe (8).
Pull roller retainer (2) to remove
top roller (1) and roller retainer
(2).
(4) Lift free end of lower shoe (7)
and remove return spring (5).
( 5 ) Swing free end of lower shoe (7)
a w a y from cam to release tension
on retaining springs (6).
( 6 ) Remove two retaining springs (6)
a n d shoes (7 and 8).
4-63