TM 9-2330-390-14&P
Section II. BRAKEDRUM AND TIRE MAINTENANCE
Paragraph
Number
5-3
5-4
Paragraph Title
Brakedrum Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
Number
5-7
5-8
5-3.
BRAKEDRUM REPAIR.
This Task Covers:
a.
inspection
b.
Repair
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
l
Brakedrum removed (see paragraph 4-75).
Tools/Test Equipment:
l
General mechanic’s tool kit (item 30, Appendix G)
l
inside caliper micrometer (item 3, Appendix G)
l
Brakedrum lathe (item 18, Appendix G)
DO NOT use a brakedrum that exceeds maximum wear specifications. Failure to follow
this warning may result in brake failure and serious injury or death to personnel.
1.
Measure inside diameter of brakedrum (1).
Discard brakedrum if inside diameter exceeds
15.12 in. (38.40 cm).
2.
Inspect stud holes (2) for cracks. Discard brake-
drum (1) if cracks are present.
3.
Inspect braking surface (6) for cracks (3) heat
checking (4), and scoring (5). Reface braking
surface If damaged (see subparagraph b).
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