TM 9-2330-379-14&P
DETAILED TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
5.
Uneven brake lining wear.
1. Wedge shaft (1) out of push rod socket (2)
1.
Replace wedge guide
because of improper assembly, or because wedge
(page 4-119).
guide inside air chamber is missing or broken.
2. Brake shoes (3) installed backwards.
2.
Install brake shoes
properly (page 4-111).
3. Weak brake shoe return springs (4) not fully
3.
Install new brake
releasing brake shoe.
shoe return spring
(page 4-103).
4. Wedge and roll assembly (5) not engaged with
4.
Properly align wedge
plunger slots (6).
and roller assembly
with respect to plunger
slots (page 4-111).
5. Brake linings are not same mix.
5.
Insure brake linings
are all the same mix
(page 4-111).
6. Check for grease or dirt on brake shoe (3)
6.
Replace brake shoes
(nanop 4-1O.R
4-87
