Brake problem question

[ironhorsethegeneral]

Can anyone tell me why when I am doing a brake adjustment on the winch truck. Why is the upper adjustment when turning the proper direction just keeps turning 360 degrees and the shoe does not make contact with the drum. The shoe is not slipping off of the adjuster I know that for sure.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sounds like its time for new(brake) pads or the cam is worn out.

 

[poppop]

I had one do that on the truck we just worked on. I think the shoe is worn to the point it won't adjust. We just made sure we had it at its highest point and let it go. It seems to have good brakes.

 

[badgmc56]

There is minor and major adjustment procedures to perform on deuce brakes. It involves adjusting the bottom adjusters also. I believe it is in tech manual TM9-2320-209-34-2-1. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Bob C.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yup, adjust the bottom first then the top.

 

[tm america]

yes sir bottom then top i dont even know if the shoes could be worn out enough that you couldnt get them to hit with a major adjustment .i just adjusted mine wow what a difference feels like a new truck.i had no problems stopping even with the 15.5s pulling the expandable and everything else i had in the truck

 

[FreightTrain]

The drums might be worn out or someone turned them too much once and now you don't have enough adjustment.

 

[ironhorsethegeneral]

All the drums are brand new. Linings are good.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Is this problem in one drum or all? You say they are new, how do you know this? I hate to sound like I am questioning YOU, just the place you got them from. How thick is the pads? I might have some cams if you need some.

 

[ironhorsethegeneral]

I bought the drums new myself. It only is on 2 axles. One on each axle. The linings were used but in real good shape. It only happened after they were in the shop. The wheel and grease seals were also replaced. I take it to the shop because I am a Cancer patient and can not do it myself.

 

[bottleworks]

I bought the drums new myself.

It's good to know that new drums are available. Where did you get them?

 

[ironhorsethegeneral]

We got them from CSI here in Tallapoosa, GA.

 

[doghead]

If the brake shoe retaining hardware is incorrectly assembled, the top adjustment cam, will not touch the shoe. Maybe this is your problem?

 

[ironhorsethegeneral]

It does touch the shoe it just not touch the drum.

 

[tm america]

are the wheels you are having a problem with the ones with the new drums

 

[Floridianson]

If the brake shoe retaining hardware is incorrectly assembled, the top adjustment cam, will not touch the shoe. Maybe this is your problem?

Yep!!
Ironhorse are you 100% positive. If it is touching there is no way it can go 360.