HYDRAULIC AND AIR/HYDRAULIC BRAKES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN

HYDRAULIC AND AIR/HYDRAULIC BRAKES PREVENTIVE

MAINTENANCE

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

23 NOVEMBER 1989

Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION

1. Purpose. This bulletin provides the field methods of troubleshooting hydraulic and air/hydraulic brakes on Department

of Army tactical wheeled vehicles.

2. Scope. This bulletin contains preventive maintenance procedures for hydraulic and air/hydraulic brake systems on

Department of the Army tactical wheeled vehicles. It covers how the systems operate, trouble signs, safety procedures

and expedient repairs.

3. Suggested Improvements. You can help improve this bulletin. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to

improve the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter or DA form 2028 to; Commander, US Army Tank-Automotive

Command, ATTN. AMSTA-MB, Warren, MI 48397-5000. A reply will be furnished to you.