Just on one side of the axle and only lower brakes are stuck/seized. Upper brakes are fine
Was hammering it for hours for two days (with brakes released of course), sprayed some brake cleaner and acetone with no luck. Tried crow bar on the sides of the shoe lining, wouldn’t move. Truck has been parked since winter.
Any recommendations?
Mechanic said he could cut the spring tomorrow just to get it in the shop but the brakes would get damaged and will have to put new ones. Will cost few hundred, but at this point I’m ok with it. Does that make sense what he is trying to do?
Brakes rusted to drums
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by AVL, Jul 13, 2020.
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Also, since upper brakes aren’t stuck I’m assuming relay/quick release valve is fine
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Cage the brake chamber then check the S cam
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If it’s a drive axle, release the brakes, lock the power divider in, and slowly apply pressure in reverse. I’ve never had a rusted set not come free in reverse.
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If S cam is turned over, would the upper brakes still operate? Thanks for all the replies -
AVL: if it sat all winter, usually the bottom pad gets all the icing and rust more than the top.
With a dust shield in the way, it’s harder to beat the pads loose.
no dust shield, much easier.
Like Semi retired said, if the cam is almost turned over, the roller could be stuck on the weld or lip of the cam preventing it from turning back.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
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