Checking brakes on an m35a3

[Coalman]

Is there an easy way to check the brakes Do you have to pull the tires Is there an inspection port I took it to get inspected today and they went over the whole truck very good and checked everything but brakes Thanks Kevin

 

[smoke]

I believe there is a rubber pop out on the backing plate. that you can pull out and check lining. or try the search keywords brakes or inspecting brake linings.

 

[KsM715]

Got the Tech. Manuals? JATONKA's M35 TM download page

 

[3dAngus]

Yes, tire must be pulled
See TM 9-2320-361-20

Picture on p.8-23

Text as follows:

Service Brake Adjustment
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Remove nut (1), lockwasher (2), and inspection slot cover (3) from brakedrum (4). Discard
lockwasher (2).
Turn brakedrum (4) to position inspection slot (5) at 8 o’clock location.
Loosen jamnut ( on anchor pin (9) one full turn.
Turn anchor pin (9) clockwise or counterclockwise until gap between brakeshoe lining (13) and inner
brakedrum surface (12) measures .010 in. (.25 mm). Tighten jamnut ( on anchor pin (9)
80-110 lb-ft (109-149 NŽm).
Turn brakedrum (4) to position inspection slot (5) at 11 o’clock location.
Turn cam stud (7) clockwise until gap between brakeshoe lining (13) and inner brakedrum
surface (12) measures .020 in. (.50 mm).
Turn brakedrum (4) to position inspection slot (5) at 5 o’clock location.
Loosen jamnut (10) on anchor pin (11) one full turn.
Turn anchor pin (11) clockwise or counterclockwise until gap between brakeshoe lining (13) and
inner brakedrum surface (12) measures .010 in. (.25 mm). Tighten jamnut (10) on anchor pin (11)
80-110 lb-ft (109-149 NŽm).
Turn brakedrum (4) to position inspection slot (5) at 1 o’clock location.
Turn cam stud (6) counterclockwise until gap between brakeshoe lining (13) and inner brakedrum
surface (12) measures .020 in. (.50 mm).
Install inspection slot cover (3) on brakedrum (4) with new lockwasher (2) and nut (1).
Turn brakedrum (4) by hand and turn cam stud (6) counterclockwise until brakedrum (4) drags.
Loosen cam stud (6) until brakedrum (4) slightly drags.
Turn brakedrum (4) by hand and turn cam stud (7) clockwise until brakedrum (4) drags. Loosen cam
stud (7) until brakedrum (4) slightly drags.​

Repeat steps 1 through 14 to do service adjustment of other wheel on axle.

 

[CobraCDR]

Pulling the tires... so much for an easy check!

 

[Torisco]

Thanks for the post.

Perfect timing..Ineed to check my brakes as well