TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0010 00 0010 00-8 COMPRESSED AIR AND BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (Contd) Table 2. Service Brakes Troubleshooting Procedures (Contd). MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 3. VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES 1. Check clearance on each set of service brakeshoes (1). 2. Check service brakeshoe (1) linings for wear. 3. Check hydraulic brake lines (2) for bent or crushed conditions. 4. Check hydraulic hoses (3) for pinches or cracks. 5. Check brakeshoe return springs (4) for damage. 6. Check wheel cylinders (5) to make sure wheel cylinder pistons move freely and are not frozen. If service brakeshoes (1) are out of adjustment, adjust clearance (WP 0168 00). If service brakeshoe linings (1) are worn more than 0.328 in. (8.33 mm), replace service brakeshoes (1) (WP 0167 00). If hydraulic brake lines are damaged, replace (WP 0175 00). If hydraulic hoses are damaged, replace (WP 0176 00). If brakeshoe return spring (4) is broken or stretched, replace (WP 0167 00). If wheel cylinder pistons are frozen, replace wheel cylinders (5) (WP 0169 00).