TM 5-3895-370-14&P
Table 4-4. Unit Troubleshooting Procedures - CONT.
Malfunction
Test or inspection
Corrective action
BRAKE SYSTEM (CONT)
33.
TRAILER BRAKES UNEVENLY AND PULLS TO ONE SIDE.
Step 1. Inspect air hoses to service brake chambers for damage.
If air hose(s) is damaged, replace air hose(s) (para 4-105).
If air hose(s) is not damaged, go to step 2.
Step 2. Inspect operation of brake chamber.
If brake chamber rod does not go back in chamber smoothly, notify DS maintenance.
If brake chamber rod goes back in chamber smoothly, go to step 3.
Step 3. Inspect slack adjuster operation and check adjustment.
If slack adjuster is damaged or not adjusted properly, notify DS maintenance.
If slack adjuster is not damaged and adjusted properly, go to step 4.
Step 4. Inspect brake components for damage.
If brake components are damaged, replace damaged components (para 4-97).
If brake components are not damaged, fault not corrected. Notify supervisor.
34.
EXCESSIVE BRAKING DISTANCE.
Step 1. Inspect service air hoses and air hoses to service brake chambers for damage.
If air hose(s) is damaged, replace air hose(s) (para 4-105).
If air hose(s) is not damaged, go to step 2.
Step 2. Check pressure from relay valve.
If pressure is not 60 ±5 psi (414 ±34 kPa), go to fault index #33.
If pressure is 60 +5 psi (414 +34 kPa), fault not corrected. Notify supervisor.
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