TM 5-3805-262-20
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
NOTE
Replace an item if inspection indicates need for replacement.
(1)
Inspect springs (7) for cracks, breaks, distortion, or signs of permanent
s e t .
(2)
Inspect shoes and linings (8) for cracks or wear. Replace shoes and lin-
ings (8) as an assembly if brake shoes require replacement.
(3) Inspect brake linings (14) for grease contamination and wear. If neces-
sary, replace worn or contaminated linings as follows:
( a)
(b)
( c)
(d)
Remove rivets (13) using 9/64 inch drill
b i t t o d r i l l t h r o u g h r i v e t b o d y . I f n e c-
essary, use 1/8 inch point drive pin
punch to push rivets from shoe and lin-
i n g.
Remove and discard brake linings (14).
Position new brake linings (14) on brake
shoes with mounting holes alined. Clamp
lining to brake shoe using C-clamps.
Install new rivets (13) using suitable
press or hammer and die. Form rivet
h e a d s u s i n g r i v e t i n g s e t . S t a r t at
center rivets and move outwards toward
sides and ends of lining .
( 4 ) I n s p e c t r e m a i n i n g p a r t s f o r c r a c k s , d i s t o r t i o n , o r t h r e a d d a m a g e .
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