TM 10-4630-207-13&P
UNIT MAINTENANCE
WASTE WATER VACUUM TANK TRAILER
NSN 4630-01-513-8155
PARKING BRAKES
ADJUST, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
MOS 63B Light Vehicle Mechanic
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's, Automotive (WP
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Gloves, Work (WP 0089 00, Table 2, Item 5)
Trailer empty and disconnected from prime mover
Rags, Wiping (WP 0091 00, Item 28)
Chocks in place
Wheel Chocks (WP 0091 00, Item 34)
Set trailer jack
ADJUST
The parking brakes may be adjusted collectively on each side or individually for each wheel. Minor
collective adjustments can be made at the brake handle. More substantial adjustments can be made on
the main cable. To make any adjustment, loosen the brake (handle in upright position) of the side of the
trailer being adjusted and proceed as follows:
1. With the brake released (handle in upright position (figure 1, item 1) turn the adjustment knob (figure
1, item 2) on top of the handle to the right to tighten and the left to loosen the brakes on all wheels of
the side being adjusted.
Figure 1. Brake Handle Adjustment
0037 00-1
