TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-172. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
c. Major Adjustment
a. Test
d. Lever Arm Adjustment
b. Minor Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
Wheels chocked (task c. only) (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Parking brake disengaged (TM 9-2320-272-10).
TOOLS
Transfer case shift lever in neutral
(TM 9-2320-272-10).
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
Transmission in neutral (TM 9-2320-272-10).
REFERENCES (TM)
Transfer case-to-forward rear axle propeller shaft
TM 9-2320-272-10
removed (task c. only) (para. 3-150 or 3-151).
Start engine (TM 9-2320-272-10) and observe air pressure gauge (5) located inside vehicle cab until
1.
air pressure builds to 90 psi (621 kPa).
Pull parking brake lever (3) up to engage.
2.
Push in spring brake release control (6) on instrument panel (1) to release spring brakes.
3.
Place transmission selector lever (4) in 1-5 (drive). If vehicle moves, perform task c.
4.
Turn parking brake adjusting cap (2) clockwise to increase; counterclockwise to decrease braking action.
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