Total brake failure during a panic stop

[scboolitcaster]

Finally a use for a cucv!

Ok that was funny I don't care who you are

 

[Wolfgang the Gray]

I dug through my receipts for you. I apologize if I've omitted something, or if I have included unnecessary items, as I was doing my front axle boots at the same time. I purchased parts with multiple purchases from multiple sources, so this MAY or MAY NOT be ACCURATE with prices you find now.

Here's what I found on my reciepts:

Number	Part	Price
1	1/4" Cu-Ni Line	61.99
12	1/4" Tube Nuts	7.98
1	5/16" Cu-Ni Line	62.46
8	5/16" Tube Nuts	3.52
1	5/16" Union -Needed because I messed up	2.99
2	5/16" Tube Nuts	2.99
6	Wheel Cylinder	124.50
4	Outer Hub Seal	12.00
6	Inner Hub Seal	14.50
6	Wheel Cylinder Rebuild Kit	31.00
6	Large Banjo Washers	2.00
6	Smaller Banjo Washers	2.00
6	Tab Lock Spindle Nut	5.85
6	Axle Flange Gasket	2.50
1	Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit	28.50
1	New Master Cylinder	67.35
1	Air Pack Rebuild Kit	80.00
5	Flex Lines	265.00
	TOTAL	777.13

Naturally, it can't be a complete 100% guarantee, but should greatly decrease the odds that it will fail - we cannot ever rule out manufacturing defects in parts.

I started out thinking I would just do part of the system, but did not want to take the chance of leaving something to fail due to age. I did the whole system for that comfort of knowing that I removed the weak link(s) to the best of my ability.

That is awesome! Thanks you so much for the list! That price isn't bad for some peace of mind (when matched with vigilance).

 

[Wolfgang the Gray]

The "Vericom" isn't sold on eBay but the other one is. Here's the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/162064182578?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thanks. I do have an app on my phone for that. Another useful tool for the Deuce.

 

[rustystud]

Thanks. I do have an app on my phone for that. Another useful tool for the Deuce.

How does this app work ? Does the phone have a built in motion sensor ? I don't know if I would trust it to give me an accurate measurement of actual "G" force .

 

[Wolfgang the Gray]

How does this app work ? Does the phone have a built in motion sensor ? I don't know if I would trust it to give me an accurate measurement of actual "G" force .

The app gets specific location info by locking to a minimum of 5 GPS satellites so it knows right where it is. It also has an accelerometer (my phone has 16-different sensors on it, including a gravity sensor). So then it's just measuring precise location changes over time. That is all it needs to calculate the vehicle's rate of acceleration, deceleration, & lateral G forces.

 

[Wolfgang the Gray]

I don't sweat it too much. But I do make it a point to look for things that are wrong and fix them as I find them. Check my brakes and fluid before I go anywhere.
That's why I installed the remote reservoir; I know at some point I'd be in a hurry and not check, and something bad happen.
It's all about managing the risk.
You definitely can't treat one of these trucks like you would a modern vehicle and just jump in and drive it.

I drive mine several times a week, too. From all I see, problems seem to crop up most when they sit.

I've seen one of those remote brake fluid reservoirs on a deuce. Where can I get one? Do you just fish the hose down to where you check the fluid level under the cab floor & just clamp it down over the top of that or is there more involved?

 

[scboolitcaster]

I've seen one of those remote brake fluid reservoirs on a deuce. Where can I get one? Do you just fish the hose down to where you check the fluid level under the cab floor & just clamp it down over the top of that or is there more involved?

Yeah pretty much.
Cap off the vent tube, install a 90 barbed fitting where the vent in the cap went, mount the reservoir somewhere, drill a hole, and run the hose.
Easiest mod you will probably ever do.

I ended up buying a kit from real custom trucks. After pricing everything out if I rounded up the parts myself and paying shipping on several different items, the extra 5 bucks or so for the kit was worth it to me for the convenience.
Someone here made their own from some PVC. I can't remember what they did for venting though. The reservoir needs to be able to handle that, whether it's a vented cap or some other means.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I ended up buying a kit from real custom trucks. After pricing everything out if I rounded up the parts myself and paying shipping on several different items, the extra 5 bucks or so for the kit was worth it to me for the convenience.

They have helped me out in the past, good folks to deal with!