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M140 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46054
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CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
AUGUST 31, 2008
2 TROUBLESHOOTING
BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Brakes
Grab (One
or More
Wheels)
and/or pads.
Replace lining and/or pads.
Lining charred. If mild, sand. If severe, replace.
Lining loose on shoe. Replace.
Loose wheel bearings. Adjust bearings.
Defective wheel bearing. Replace bearings.
Loose brake backing plate. Torque fasteners.
Defective drum. Turn both drums.
Sand or dirt in brake shoe
assembly.
Disassemble and clean. Repair as
required.
Wrong lining type or size. Install correct lining.
Primary and secondary linings
or shoes reversed.
Install correctly.
Loose caliper. Torque fasteners.
Defective power booster. Repair or replace.