BRAKE PROBLEMS (ALL DRUM BRAKES)
Lead Gopher
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Seattle
I hear ya there. I did my first drum brake job in 1969 when I was 6 years old and would never take something like that to anyone else. I even wind my own springs and they are being used in trucks owned by members here on the forum. They may not realize it, but fact.
I use one of these for smaller springs and my lathe for larger springs.
http://www.advancecarmover.com/springwindingtools.aspx
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Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
Neat! Picking up a spring kit tomorrow. Was surprised my Napa didn't have one on the shelf. Just removed the passenger side front drum. I thought it was dragging on the shoes real bad, though it oddly didn't have that light scrape sound. Yeah.
Some doofus had really reefed the spindle nut all the way down. So I've decided to just get both front bearing sets replaced, hopefully some good ole Timken or Federal Mogul or equivalent.
Some doofus had really reefed the spindle nut all the way down. So I've decided to just get both front bearing sets replaced, hopefully some good ole Timken or Federal Mogul or equivalent.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
Okay. Removed and replaced the wheel cylinder on the RF, won't bother taking a pic, just as bad or worse than the pic I already posted.Was unable to disassemble it, just too much crap and didn't want to make a career out of it.
Amazing it even worked. Maybe they weren't? Hm. .. Getting new shoes installed in the correct configuration and new cylinders on all four corners I expect the brakes will work pretty well. The drums look fine and will reinstall. Once I get the front axle straightened out will take a look at the rear.
SO - give your brake system the onceover - bet you'll find the same thing.
Amazing it even worked. Maybe they weren't? Hm. .. Getting new shoes installed in the correct configuration and new cylinders on all four corners I expect the brakes will work pretty well. The drums look fine and will reinstall. Once I get the front axle straightened out will take a look at the rear.
SO - give your brake system the onceover - bet you'll find the same thing.
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