GRABBING BRAKES.

TM 9-2330-328-14&P

ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING- Continued

0010 00

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

BRAKES (Continued)

4. GRABBING BRAKES.

Step 1. Check brake adjustment (WP 0016 00-10).

a. If brakes are out of adjustment, adjust brakes.

b. If brakes are not out of adjustment, proceed to step 2.

Step 2. Check for grease on brake lining.

a. If grease is present, replace brake shoes and oil seals.

b. If grease is not present on brake lining, proceed to step 3.

Step 3. Check for cracked, scored, or deformed brake drum.

a. If brake drum is cracked, scored, or deformed, replace brake drum.

b. If brake drum is not cracked, scored, or deformed, proceed to step 4.

Step 4. Check for worn or loose brake linings.

If linings are worn or damaged, replace brake shoes.

5. HARD PULLING (ONE OR MORE BRAKE DRUMS RUNNING HOT).

Step 1. Check for cross connected air hoses.

a. If hoses are cross connected, correct hoses properly. (See air system diagram, WP 0016

b. If hoses are not cross connected, proceed to step 2.

Step 2. Check brake adjustment (WP 0016 00-10).

a. If brakes are out of adjustment, adjust brakes.

b. If brakes are not out of adjustment, proceed to step 3.

Step 3. Check for weak or broken brake shoe springs (WP 0016 00-5).

If a spring is defective, replace spring.