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    LMTV Wedge Brake Chamber Lube

    The rollers that come out of the tube and press into the wheel cylinder when air is applied. They come in different configurations and lengths. You know looking back at the kit the machining that is in the bottom of the pistons that get pushed out could be cut to certain angles but I never saw a...
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    LMTV Wedge Brake Chamber Lube

    The degree is probably a reference to the angle or aggressiveness of the wedge. I forgot to mention in the video that if you remove the wedge and clean it, you will find the part number that you need to replace the wedge. There are quite a few variations and you want them all to match for equal...
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    LMTV Wedge Brake Chamber Lube

    The kit itself appears to be correct but the long return springs are wrong. The FMTV's have the springs with curvature to go around the housing. Also it states that its for 12" brakes, I did not measure what the diameter of the brakes was on the unit I was working, but as far as the wedge wheel...
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    LMTV Wedge Brake Chamber Lube

    Thank you CoachGeo!!! Far superior explanation, filming, nomenclature/ Thank you for bringing this to light for all who need it, I had searched the archives of Steel Soldiers and found no one had done it so while I was there working I filmed it rather primitively for sure. Thank you again and...
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    LMTV Wedge Brake Chamber Lube

    Thank you. I was able to get from eBay 6 chamber rebuild kits for about $250. That's why I bought them,
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    LMTV Wedge Brake Chamber Lube

    I had the task last week of repairing grabby brakes on a M1078 and went ahead and recorded a video for the novice to at least get an idea of what was behind the braking on their truck as far as the wedge chamber was concerned. Don't know if it is of interest but I hope it helps someone as much...
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