TM 9-2320-361-20 Table 2-3. Compressed Air and Brake System Troubleshooting (Contd). MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 5. VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES Step 1. Check clearances on each set of service brakeshoes (1). If service brakeshoes (1) are out of Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. adjustment, adjust clearance (para. 8-8). Check service brakeshoe (1) linings for wear. If service brakeshoe (1) linings are worn more than 0.328 in. (8.33 mm), replace service brakeshoes (1) (para. 8-7). Check hydraulic brake lines (2) for bent or crushed conditions. Replace if hydraulic brake lines (2) are bent or crushed. Refer to TM 9-243 for instructions to double flare hydraulic brake lines (2). Check hydraulic hoses (3) for pinches or cracks. If damaged, replace (para. 8-15). Check brakeshoe return spring (4) for damage. If brakeshoe return spring (4) is broken or stretched, replace (para. 8-7). Check wheel cylinders (5) to make sure wheel cylinder pistons move freely and are not frozen. If wheel cylinder pistons are frozen, replace wheel cylinders (5) (para. 8-9). END OF TESTING! 2-60
