TM 5-3805-262-20
3-18. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
3. SERVICE BRAKES GRAB.
Step 1. Remove engine left side panels (page 9-14) and open front access
door.
Check source of brake fluid to ensure that correct brake fluid is
used; also check for contaminated brake fluid.
a. If incorrect brake fluid was used or if brake fluid is contami-
nated, drain brake system of brake fluid and refill using cor-
r e c t b r a k e f l u i d.
b. If brake fluid is okay, go to step 2 below.
Step 2. 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
is engaged. Failure to do so may cause loader to
or jack stands causing serious injury or death.
Raise one axle and wheel off ground.
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Remove tire and wheel from axle end (page 8-4).
Check brake calipers for brake fluid leakage or sticking piston.
Repeat for other wheel and axle.
a . I f b r a k e c a l i p e r i s l e a k i n g , r e p l a c e b r a k e c a l i p e r ( p a g e 7 - 2 8 ) .
b. If brake calipers are okay, reinstall tire and wheels, and lower
loader to ground. Go to MALFUNCTION 5, page 3-116.
4. SERVICE BRAKES SQUEAK OR GROAN AT END OF STOP.
Step 1.
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
is engaged. Failure to do so may cause loader to
or jack stands causing serious injury or death.
Raise one axle and wheel off ground.
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