Remedy
Probable Cause
Trouble
Adjust linkage if minor wear.
1.
Brakes do not
b. Brake linings
3.
Straighten rod and linkage if
worn.
hold against
slightly bent. Replace any por-
load. (Cont)
tion of the linkage assemblies if
excessively worn or damaged
beyond repair.
If worn beyond adjustment, re-
2.
place shoe and lining assem-
blies. Refer to paragraph 7-14
for brake shoe and lining re-
placement procedures.
Remove wheels and replace seals.
Grease seals
c.
leaking grease on
Clean lining.
linings or on
brake drum.
Replace shoe and lining assembly if
saturated.
Replace worn or damaged parts.
Brakes will
a. Worn or damaged
4.
parts in brake han-
not release.
dle assembly or
linkage.
Replace shoe return spring.
Brake shoe return
b.
spring broken.
Check tires for proper air pressure
Shimmy or
Low tire air pres-
5.
a.
sure.
side sway
(40 to 45 psig).
while towing.
Wheels not aligned.
Align wheels, using standard align-
b.
ment procedures.
Bent wheel.
Replace wheel.
c.
Figure 6-l. Table of Troubleshooting Procedures (Sheet 3 of 5)
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