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Heh. Fix one thing, another breaks. Now that I've fixed the left side chambers, I now hear air from the right side chambers. I've already got two spare Type 9 diaphragms, just need to order the two Type 16 for the spring brakes. I'm getting a little too good at this...

Broke on the road makes sense to get the whole assembly. Sitting in the driveway not needed for work or anything, I had the time to order, take apart, reassemble, and learn. No pressure like being broken somewhere, thankfully.

Well, replacing the entire assembly would be much easier, but several things to consider: 1. Diaphragms are less than $5 each 2. Used assemblies mean used diaphragms. Are you willing to risk the time to put a used chamber in place and maybe have a leak that will still need repairing? 3. Prices...

For the LMTV community (and should be similar for other wedge brake systems): I had a noisy rear left side pair of air chambers after I shut down my M1081 LVAD. You could hear air leaking out of the spring chamber (larger inboard section that uses caging bolt). The air could be heard with or...