Brake Group

TM 55-1740-203-13&P

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Continued.

B r a k e G r o u p . The brake group (Refer to Figure 1-7), located on

the front transporter assembly, consists of the following parts.

(1) Mechanical Parking Brake Lever and Linkage. Links to hydrau-

lic brake shoes and lining.

(2) Surge Brake Actuator. Actuator is mounted on towbar. When

b r a k e s on tow vehicle are applied, trailer pushes against tow

vehicle causing actuator to compress and exert a force on master

cylinder that supplies hydraulic pressure to front brakes.

(3) Wheel Cylinders and Brake Shoes. Wheel cylinders apply pres-

sure to brake shoes.

Figure 1-7.

Brake Group Components.

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