TM 5-4220-233-14
4-50. BRAKE CABLE.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
c.
Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP :
Tools
Materials/Parts Appendix D
Pliers, Needle Nose
None
Screwdriver, Flat Tip
Wrench, 9/16"
Equipment Conditions
Wrench, 7/8"
Wheel & Tire Assembly Removed
(Paragraph 3-5)
Hub and Drum Removed
(Paragraph 4-42)
Brake Shoes Removed
(Paragraph 4-44)
a.
Removal.
Figure 4-39. Replace Brake Cable.
(1) Pull end of brake cable (1) out of clip on parking brake lever (2).
(2) Push in on retaining clips of brake cable and pull cable out of backing plate (3).
(3) Loosen jam nut (4) where brake cable attaches to yoke (5).
(4) Loosen jam nuts on brake cable (6) where cable is secured to bracket (7).
(5) Unscrew brake cable from yoke (5).
b.
Installation.
(1) Thread new brake cable into yoke (5) until four threads are left exposed on brake cable.
(2) Insert brake cable (6) into slot on bracket (7) and hand tighten jam nuts.
(3) Adjust position of jam nuts so that threaded barrel on brake cable is centered in bracket, then tighten jam
nuts.
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