Well after driving 100 miles on my new engine and clutch I decide to take a
look why it keeps fading to the right when breaking. I backed off on the
left side front adjusters and spun the wheel. It started around smoothly
then grabbed and stopped. I removed the drum and pumped the brakes but
nothing moved. My brakes are servo assisted so I started the rig and then
pumped without the drum on. (not sure if you are supposed to do it this way
or not). The top cylinder did not move at all but the bottom one pushed
outwards. I pushed on the pedal a few more times then fluid started coming
out the bottom cylinder. Is this because I did not have the drum on and it
extended too far? So now I have ordered all new parts from the oil catcher
to the axle cover. I know I could re-use some of the parts but it's easier
for me to start with all new parts. So here are the questions.
1983 SWB so it has the 109 front axel
Does someplace sell the tool to remove the hub nut on the end of the axel?
it's not the hexagon/slotted one but the rounded slotted one.
All the manual show replacing the brakes pads and cylinders with the hub off
it it too hard to do with the hub on?
If I have the hubs and brakes off do I go ahead and replace the swivel ball
assembly at the same time? I don't think it needs to be replaced but if it's
better to just do it all at once I will do it. That way I have a better
understanding of the condition of the rig.
I am trying to keep the entire project under 1K for all 4 hubs and brakes
and get it done in one weekend.
Thanks
Mike Shillingford
Everett, WA
1983 SWB County
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