T-16 Diff

[horsa]

Hey Alex,

Don't know what other vehicles used this system but I can tell you the T-16 does have dry drum brakes on the outer ends of the differential/axles where the sprokets are located. The inside of the pumpkin has a pair of wet drum style brakes but the brake shoes have a type of Asbestos lining. Because of friction heat build up, there is an oil cooler for the rear end in addition to the normal type found for the engine oil.

The driver has four tiller bars. Two in the center for steering which control the wet brakes and the two outer levers work the dry brakes. A foot brake also works the dry brakes and applys uniform pressure to both sides when pressed. The levers would be for tight turns but can be used for regular steering if needed, although the manuals say to only steer with the inner set and to brake with the outer set or foot brake.

So with this system, there is no track warping for minor turns as with other carrier designs.