7-11. SERVICE BRAKE PAD MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Brake protection guards removed (para. 7-8.1)
(M998A2 vehicle only).
General Safety Instructions
Make sure brake pads are installed with linings
facing rotor.
a. Removal
CAUTION
Caliper must be supported during removal to prevent damage to
brake line.
1.
Using crowfoot, remove two capscrews (7), washers (6), caliper (4), and yoke (5) from adapter (3).
NOTE
Note positioning of brake pad surfaces for installation.
2.
Remove two brake pads (1) from adapter (3).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
NOTE
• The following procedure applies to the front brake system on all
vehicles and to the rear brake system on vehicles with serial
numbers USBL Eff. 1 through 44824.
• For replacement of rear dual service/parking brake pad on
vehicles with serial numbers USBL Eff. 44825 and above, refer
to para. 7-21)
• If removing left front brake pads, halfshaft must be removed
(para. 6-9).
1.
Clean mating surfaces of caliper (4) and adapter (3) and lubricate with grease.
2.
Inspect caliper (4) and caliper piston (8) for cracks, pitting, or damage. Replace caliper (4) if cracked,
pitted, or damaged (para. 7-12).
3.
Inspect dust boot (9) for tears or deterioration. Replace caliper (4) if dust boot (9) is torn or
deteriorated (para. 7-12).
4.
Inspect rotor (2) for heat cracks, discoloration, pitting, or scoring. Replace rotor (2) if cracked, pitted,
or scored (para. 7-19).
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
7-24
Change 2
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
All “A2” series vehicles
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
“C” clamp (Appendix B, Item 164)
Special Tools
Crowfoot, 14 mm (Appendix B, Item 152)
Materials/Parts
Grease (Appendix C, Item 22)
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 45)
