TM-9-2350-274-BD M109 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-274-BD BRAKES SECTION II. Brake BDAR 8-4. BRAKES, PARKING, LOCKED General Information Parking brake handle will not release causing the brakes to remain applied. Disconnecting the linkage will release the brakes. Limitations ● No parking brakes Personnel/Time Required ● 1 soldier ● 5 minutes Other Options ● Disconnect linkage at the transmission Procedural Steps 1. Locate parking brake handle directly beneath steering wheel in driver's compartment. 2. Remove parking brake bracket from frame by removing the two bolts (item 2). 3. Lay parking brake assembly on floor. 4. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures. 8-3