TM 9-2320-366-20-4
11-3. REAR BRAKE SHOES REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT (CONT)
WARNING
Self-adjusting brakes will not self-adjust
without applying brake pedal. Failure to
comply may result in injury to personnel.
(5) Adjust brake adjusting screw (5) until wheel drum (1)
does not turn freely or until heavy drag is noticed.
(6) Uncage spring brakes (para 11-6).
(7) Apply and release brake pedal several times to position
brake shoes.
NOTE
Step (8) requires the aid of an assistant.
(8) Readjust brake adjusting screw (5) while turning wheel
drum (1) until heavy drag is noticed.
CAUTION
Wheel drum clearance must be checked along
centerline of brake shoe at scallop. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
Record the number of clicks as adjusting screw
is loosened. All adjustments on any wheel
should be within six clicks of one another. If
not, repeat procedure or examine for damage.
Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment.
(9) Back-off adjusting screw (5) to obtain 0.020-0.040 in.
(0.051-0.102 cm) clearance between brake shoe and
wheel drum.
(10) Remove screw (2), lockwasher (3) and brake adjusting
tool support from spider (4).
(11) Install lockwasher (3) and screw (2) in spider (4).
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