TM 5-3805-262-203-18. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT) MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTION2. POOR BRAKE ACTION (Cont).Step 1.Check brake system hydraulic reservoirs fluid level (page 7-23).a . I f f l u i d l e v e l i s l o w, add fluid (page 7-23).b. If fluid level is okay, go to step 2 below.Step 2.Check brake hoses, lines, and fittings for brake fluid leaks (page7 - 3 2 ) .a . I f c o n n e c t i o n s a r e l e a k i n g f l u i d, t i g h t e n ; i f b r a k e l i n e s a releaking fluid, replace them (page 7-34 or 7-42) .b. If brake lines and connections are okay, go to step 3 below.Step 3.Place blocks at each wheel to prevent loader from moving.Engage transport/service link (page 9-8).Ensure that parking brake is applied.Before raising vehicle from ground, be sure that transport/service linkis engaged. Failure to do so may cause loader to turn and slip off jacksor jack stands causing serious in-jury or death.Raise one axle and wheel off ground.Remove tire and wheel from axle end (page 8-4).Check brake calipers for brake fluid leakage.Repeat for other wheel and axle.a. If brake caliper is leaking, replace brake caliper (page 7-28).b. If brake caliper is okay, go to step 4 below.Step 4.Check brake pads for wear (page 7-18), uneven glaze, and brake fluidor lubricant contamination.a. Replace brake pads if worn, glazed, or contaminated (page 7-19).b. If brake pads are okay, check each disk for scored or groovedcondition (page 7-18). Notify next higher maintenance level toreplace disk if these conditions are seen.3-114
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