7-7. BRAKE LINES REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Front Caliper-to-Intermediate Brake
Line Removal
b. Front Caliper-to-Intermediate Brake
Line Installation
c.
Rear Caliper-to-Intermediate Brake
Line Removal
d. Rear Caliper-to-Intermediate Brake
Line Installation
e.
Caliper-to-Intermediate Support Brackets
Removal
f.
Caliper-to-Intermediate Support Brackets
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Two tiedown straps (Appendix G, Item 465)
Caliper adapter fitting
(Appendix G, Item 1.1)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-387-10).
Maintenance Level
Unit
a. Front Caliper-to-Intermediate Brake Line Removal
1.
Disconnect left front brake line (1) from caliper adapter fitting (13.2).
1.1.
Remove caliper adapter fitting (13.2) and washer (13.1) from caliper (13). Discard caliper adapter
fitting (13.2).
2.
Remove capscrew (15), washer (14), and clamp (11) from yoke (12).
3.
Remove capscrew (7), washer (6), and clamp (5) from bracket (8).
4.
Remove two tiedown straps (10) from brake lines (9) and (1). Discard tiedown straps (10).
5.
Remove clip (4) and left front brake line (1) from bracket (2) and intermediate brake line (3).
b. Front Caliper-to-Intermediate Brake Line Installation
CAUTION
Cover or plug all open lines and connections immediately after
disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all plugs prior to
connection.
NOTE
• Have drainage container ready to catch brake fluid.
• Brake line replacement procedures for service brake system
and rear dual service/parking brake system are basically the
same.
• Left side is shown, right side is similar.
1.
Install left front brake line (1) on intermediate brake line (3) and bracket (2) with clip (4).
2.
Install clamp (5) and left front brake line (1) on bracket (8) with washer (6) and capscrew (7).
Secure brake lines (9) and (1) with two tiedown straps (10).
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
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Change 1
g. Rear Brake Line Removal
h. Rear Brake Line Installation
i.
Intermediate Brake Line Removal
j.
Intermediate Brake Line Installation
k. Proportioning Valve-to-Union Brake Line Removal
l.
Proportioning Valve-to-Union Brake Line Installation
m. Pressure Limiter Valve-to-Differential Valve
Removal
n. Pressure Limiter Valve-to-Differential Valve
Installation
