Specifications

TM 9-2330-384-14&P

4-34. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

THIS TASK COVERS

Adjustment

INITIAL SETUP

Equipment Conditions:

Ref Conditions

2-11 Wheels chocked.

Tools:

l Tool kit, general mechanic’s

Floor jack

Jackstand

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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