Brake Hoses, Lines, and Fittings (cont).

TM 10-3930-638-24&P

2-43. SERVICE BRAKE MAINTENANCE (cont)

b. Brake Hoses, Lines and Fittings (cont).

REMARKS

ACTION

ITEM

LOCATION

STEP

CLEANING

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680), used to clean parts is toxic and

flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in a

well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes

and don't breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or exces-

sive heat and don't smoke when using it. Failure to do so could

cause serious injury. If you become dizzy while using cleaning

solvent, get fresh air immediately, and get medical attention. If

contact with skin or clothes is made, flush with large amounts of

water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes with water imme-

diately, and obtain medical aid immediately.

WARNING

Wear safety glasses when drying parts with compressed air.

Failure to do so could cause serious injury to eyes and possible

blindness. If you hurt your eyes or if a foreign object is blown

into your eyes, seek medical attention immediately.

All parts

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680. Dry thor-

Clean

oughly with compressed air

Hoses, fittings, and tubes

Flush

After cleaning, flush interior with clean

brake fluid to remove all traces of clean-

ing solvent

INSPECTION

Inspect

Clamps (13 and 20)

Replace if damaged

Replace if cracked, or if threads damaged

All fittings

Inspect

Hoses (6, 7, and 16)

Replace if cracked, split or deteriorated,

Inspect

or if fitting threads damaged

INSTALLATION

Position and

Rear chassis,

On rear axle

a. Strap tee (23)

install

bottom center

Install and

b. Hose (6) and brake

and tighten

tubes (21 and 22)

Position

c. Two clamps (13

On hose (6) and brake tube (21)

and 20)

Install and

d. Cap screw (12),

Until clamp (13) is securely mounted

tighten

lock washer (11) and

nut (10)

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