So on Friday I was driving and at literally one stop I could swear I heard a pop and as soon as that happened and ever since my truck pulls hard to the left whenever I break.

So i finally take the time to start at removing the passenger wheel to check the brakes.

Wow. I honestly don't know what to say.












The funny thing is that before the truck pulled hard to the left.....it used to pull a little to the right....

Well anyways, here is where I would like some insight. What do you think broke first causing what? Did the spring break causing extreme wear and heat causing the rotor to crack, or visa verse? My best idea right now is to get a rotor and the shoe spring from my other truck, get two new brake shoes and throw it on.

But is there something else I should do before buying anything? Can I even buy new rotors or shoe springs nowadays? I need the truck as my daily and don't think those parts are even available locally.

Thank you very much to all.

 

Uhhhhhh...........I'd say it had something to do with the brake shoes that are absolutely worn out down to the metal.

 

That 2 piece drum you have there is interesting looking. Surprised it didn't make any noise or pull to one side sooner.

Just reread your post. It probably pulled a little to the other side because the brake shoes were grabbing better with that side being so worn.

Disc brakes use rotors. You have drum brakes. Wouldn't want you buying the wrong part or confusing some poor idiot at the parts store.

 

I'm sorry, I must have drawn a blank when meaning to say drums.

Well, now to find new parts.

 

I have the complete front end off my 56 from putting the MII on it. If you're interested.... The brakes and so forth are in very good condition.

 

How much would you want for the two front drums?
Thank you very much.

 

I've never seen a brake drum do that. You might get parts locally at NAPA.

 

Bacagrizz, I'm pretty sure the rear drums are inter-changeable but the front drums are different between the F-1's and the F-100's. He broke a front drum based on his pics. What year is your truck morotbreath?

It looks like to me the worn out pad literally cut the drum enough that it finally broke out in a ring like that.

 

Joblot usually has parts - JobLot Automotive
Also do a search for Green Auto parts there in Cincinnati OH

 

My truck is a '56.

Thanks Dick for the links.

 

I second NAPA auto parts. They should have what you need or can get it within a day or two.

 

I wonder if the end of the spring that's missing got stuck between the drum and the shoe, creating a mobile lathe?!

No one's said it yet, but I would check ALL your brakes before driving another mile.

PS You should put your truck's year and model in your signature

 

Ross,

I was going to suggest that the other side shoes and drum also gets replaced. At least this way there won't be any uneven wear and pulling. Drums and shoes are not that expensive compared to a peace of mind.

 

I say you got all the $$ out of the spring , drum and shoes .Good job !! Looks like you will be doing some R & R on your brake system .

 

I did my whole system before I put my truck on the road, so I wouldn't have to worry: all new rubber hoses, new wheel cylinders, new hardware where required, restored the backing plates, and a good flush. Rubber parts in particular are not designed for a long life, less than 20 years IMO.