TM 9-2330-390-14&P4-58. MAJOR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.This Task Covers: AdjustmentInitial Setup:Equipment Conditions:Materials/Parts:• Wheels chocked.• Dry cleaning solvent (Item 27, Appendix F)• Hubs and brakedrums installed (see para-graph 4-75).General Safety instructions:• Brakes caged (see paragraph 4-56).• Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not beTools/Teat Equipment:used near an open flame. Use only in a well-venti-• General mechanic’s tool kit (Item 30, Appendix G)lated area.• Compressor unit (Item 4, Appendix G)• Torque wrench, 0-175 lb.-ft. (Item 42, Appendix G)NOTE• Perform this adjustment procedure after initial inatallation of brakeshoes to ensurethat brakeshoes are centered In brakedrum and have correct brakeshoelining-to-brakedrum clearance.• Front and rear dolly brakes are adjusted the same way. Rear dolly brakes areIllustrated.ADJUSTMENT1.Remove bottom rubber vent plug from nonpres-sure portion of each airbrake chamber (2). Con-nect a temporary air hose (1) to airbrake chamber.4-126
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