TM 1-1740-221-13&P&P
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BRAKE RESERVOIRS
INITIAL SETUP:
References
Tools and Special Tools
Drip Pan (WP 0155, Item 26)
General Mechanic Tool Box (WP 0157, Item 24)
Materials/Parts
Caps and Plugs (WP 0156, Item 7)
Equipment Condition
Cloth, Lint-Free (WP 0156, Item 34)
Engine Shut Down
Hydraulic Brake Fluid (WP 0156, Item 18)
Personnel Required
91B, Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
INSPECTION
1. Open engine cover (WP 0028).
2. Check brake reservoir for cracks, leaks, or deterioration. Replace as necessary.
3. Close engine cover (WP 0028).
END OF TASK
SERVICE
1. Open engine cover (WP 0028).
2. Check that the luid level in brake reservoir is at the full mark.
3. If reservoir is low service to full mark with Hydraulic Fluid MIL-PRF-5606 (WP 0019).
4. Close engine cover (WP 0028).
END OF TASK
REMOVAL
WARNING
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when using or handling hazardous
materials associated with operating and maintaining equipment (jet fuel, hydraulic luid, brake
luid, ethylene glycol, cleaning solvents, compressed air, and engine/axle oil). Failure to use
PPE when handling these materials could result in injury or death.
NOTE
Removal is the same for both brake reservoirs.
1.
Open engine cover (WP 0028).
2.
Disconnect battery negative cables (WP 0111).
3.
Remove 2 brake hoses (Figure 1, Item 5) and allow brake luid to drain from brake reservoir (Figure 1, Item
1) into a suitable container. Cap hoses.
4.
Remove two nuts (Figure 1, Item 2), washers (Figure 1, Item 3) and bolts (Figure 1, Item 4).
5.
Remove brake reservoirs (Figure 1, Item 1).
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