TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-387-24-l l-25. SERVICE/PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION The parking brake system is a mechanically-actuated system that provides a means of keeping the vehicle still once it stops. It also assists in emergency stopping if there is a complete service brake system failure. Major components of the parking brake system are: 0 A 0 B 0 C 0 D 0 E 0 F 0 G 0 H PARKING BRAKE ROTORS - Attached to output flanges on rear differential, rotors prevent output flanges from turning when parking brake is applied. BRAKE PADS - Apply friction to rotors when hand lever is applied. pm-G BRAgE CALIPERS - Force brake pads against rotors when hand lever is applied. PARKING BRAKE CABLES - ‘Connect parking brake hand lever to equalizer bar. EQUALIZER BAR - Evenly distributes braking pressure to the rear brake rotors. PARKING BRAISE ROD - Connects parking brake hand lever to equalizer bar. PARKING BRAKE HAND LEVER - Permits operator to engage the parking brake. PARKING BRAKE HAND LEVER ADJUSTING CAP - Permits operator to make minor tension adjustment of parking brake. IHF /I’ l-32