BLEEDING HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - TM-9-2330-202-14-P0177

TM 9-2330-202-14&P

4-41.

BLEEDING HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM.

This Task Covers:

Bleeding

Initial Setup:

Tools/Test Equipment:

Rag (Item 13, Appendix F)

General mechanic's tool kit (Item 1, Appendix B) Tubing, plastic (Item 20, Appendix F)

Materials/Parts:

Equipment Conditions:

Fluid, brake (Item 6, Appendix F)

Handbrakes applied (para 2-10).

Jar (Item 8, Appendix F)

WARNING

When performing maintenance on brake system, make sure wheels are securely chocked.

Failure to follow this warning may cause trailer to roll, resulting in serious injury or death to

personnel or damage to equipment.

BLEEDING

Release breakaway lever (1) by pulling up on leaf spring (2) and pushing down on breakaway lever (1). Release leaf

spring (2).

Remove cap (3) and gasket (4) from master cylinder (5).

Fill master cylinder (5) with brake fluid to within 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) of top. Install gasket (4) and cap (3) on master

cylinder (5) and finger-tighten.