TM 5-3805-254-20-2
FRONT BRAKES
This task covers:
a
Removal (page 2-948)
d
Installation (page 2-952)
b
Cleaning (page 2-950)
e
Adjustment (page 2-954)
c
Inspection/Replacement (page 2-950)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Personnel Required
Brush, cleaning
One
Gage, depth, tire tread
Gloves, safety
Equipment Condition
Goggles, safety
Mask, filter
Front wheel removed (page 2-1168).
Pliers, repair, brake
Front hub and brakedrum assembly removed
Screwdriver, flat-tip, 3/8-inch
(page 2-1175).
Tool, adjusting, brake
Vacuum, industrial-type
Materials/Parts
Grease, GAA (item 10, appendix C)
Rags, wiping (item 15, appendix C)
Solvent, drycleaning (item 19, appendix C)
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
REMOVAL
WARNING
Parts of the service brake assembly will be coated with asbestos dust. Breathing this dust may be hazardous
to your health. Use a filter mask approved for use against asbestos dust. Never use compressed air or dry
brush to clean these assemblies. Dust shall be removed using an industrial-type vacuum cleaner with a high-
efficiency filter system.
NOTE
Steps given are typical for right side and left side front brakes.
1
Dust shield (1)
Two brakeshoes (2)
Using industrial type vacuum, clean
and brake spider (3)
asbestos dust and dirt.
Change 1 2-948
