m818 brake issues

[emr]

I dont have my 813 anymore so I have a 5 ton air pack new for sale 175 if interested, and a set of wheel seals too, inner and outers, good luck

 

[dezert ratt]

Okay what was fubar? And just got to do it

F####d up is what fubar means to me.

 

[Stan]

I think he was asking what was the cause of your problem. I would like to know so I can store it away for future use. Thanks

 

[doghead]

If you read carefully, he has not removed the drum yet!

 

[dezert ratt]

Im guessing its all the components going into failure. Sticking wheel cylinder, and malfunctioning adjusters. Possibly from being too tight, and overheating everything. Ill know more when i have the right tools to get the hub apart. The brakes dragging has caused the tire to start wearing funny (cupping). I will post pics when i tear it down.

 

[dburt]

DezRatt, please don't leave us hanging to long!

 

[dezert ratt]

Ive got my eye on a complete 5 ton front axle. It would be nice to pick it up for spare parts if I can get the cash together. My spindle nut sockets will be in tomoro. Just need the weather to.clear up. I cant wait!

 

[augiedoggy]

The spindle nuts could probably be taken off with a chisel and hammer, they're not that tight. Obviously, a socket is much preferred. Good luck!

 

[jwaller]

The spindle nuts could probably be taken off with a chisel and hammer, they're not that tight. Obviously, a socket is much preferred. Good luck!

Ditto, I've done this many many times.

 

[m816]

If you have worn out brakes on one axel, It is time to pull off all the wheels and pack all the berings and replace the seals and really check all the brake shoes and don't forget to inspect all the lines and especially the flex hoses for dry rot. I haven't had a five ton yet that didn't need a complete brake job. They seem to have been run harder, longer than the deuces. All the work is definitely worth it

 

[dezert ratt]

It was more cost efective for me to buy a complete axle to use for parts.thanks hundy!

 

[augiedoggy]

Ummm...thats one way to fix it! Now you've everything you could need and more! opcorn:

 

[Vintage iron]

Spare parts are always a good idea! I would still do a full inspection on this new axle too.

 

[Vintage iron]

Why did you just buy the axle? Should have bought the whole truck!

 

[dezert ratt]

If a truck gets scrapped im not one to go buy new parts when there are perfectly good ones layin around. There are some exceptions with consumable parts. In my case, I needed the backing plate and adjustment hardware (not a consumable like linings, and wheel seals). And if any fellow so cal guys need front 5 ton axle parts, just let me know. I know some of this stuff is harder to find in the wild west out here. Gotta stock up when the oppurtunity presents itself.

 

[spicergear]

F'ed
Up
Beyond
All
Recognition

That's the technical version.

 

[dezert ratt]

thats it haha, didnt feel comfortable posting this (waited for someone else to)

 

[dezert ratt]

Powerwashed the parts axle, ready for dissasembly.

 

[dezert ratt]

Ive been so busy with work, that i havent had any time to wrench on the truck. Heres a pic of the start of my (soldier B) a helpful tool for removing the hubs on the truck without damage to the seals and snouts. I sacrificed a perfectly good spare 5 ton rim. I will be making a adapter to bolt the cut up wheel center to my transmission jack. Hopefully it will work how i plan

 

[dezert ratt]

more pics to come