TM 9-2320-280-10
3-13. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT AND CLEANING
a. Chock wheels and release parking brake handle (5).
b. Turn adjusting knob (4) clockwise as tightly as possible by hand.
c. Apply parking brake handle (5).
d. If parking brake cannot be applied, turn adjusting knob (4) counterclock-
wise until parking brake can be applied.
e. Test parking brake:
(1) Remove chocks.
(2) Depress service brake pedal and start engine (para. 2-10).
(3) Place transfer case shift lever (6) in "H” (high) and transmission shift
lever (7) in "D" (drive).
(4) Slowly let up on service brake pedal. Parking brake should hold vehicle
stationary.
f. Vehicles are equipped with one of two types of parking brake assemblies.
Check to see if vehicle is equipped with parking brake assembly (A) or parking
brake assembly (B). Perform step (1) for parking brake assembly (A) or step (2) for
brake assembly (B).
(1) After operating in mud or
sand, use a low pressure water source to
ensure that the parking brake pads (10),
rotor (12), pad-rotor contact areas (11),
guide pins (9), and push pins (8) are
thoroughly cleaned of mud, sand, or
other debris. Lubricate items 8 and 9 in
accordance with Appendix G as soon as
possible.
(2) After operating in mud or sand,
use a low pressure water source to ensure
that actuating lever (14) and spring (13)
are thoroughly cleaned of mud, sand, or
other debris. Lubricate item 14 in
accordance with Appendix G as soon as
possible.
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