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Brakes

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Dazed&Confused, Dec 25, 2015.

  1. Dec 25, 2015 #1
    Dazed&Confused

    Dazed&Confused Bobtail Member

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    Since I have no idea when the last brake job was done, time to have a brake inspection replacement done.
    Everything passes visual inspection but the truck has sat for 4 years.
    Truck is converted to RV hauler status so this may be the last brake job it gets.
    What's the latest cost?
    Single rear axle-
    Consider new brake chambers-
    Drums, pads, and the unexpected?
    Truck has a pull to the right on heavy braking (70-80psi applied)
    What place would you have service performed- Name brand truck stop or the old shop with a line of trucks in front of the doors?
     
    Dazed&Confused, Dec 25, 2015
    Dazed&Confused, Dec 25, 2015
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  3. Dec 27, 2015 #2
    The Admiral

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    If you tell us where you are located maybe someone could recommend a shop.
     
    The Admiral, Dec 27, 2015
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  4. Dec 27, 2015 #3
    Blackshack46

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    70-80 psi? What the? Maybe mine is broken or I don't know something but I don't even get close unless I'm locking them up and pedal is going close to the floor. Even sitting at a stop light there's maybe 20-30 psi. You realize how much air is going to dump when you release your foot off the brake?

    Side note- I gotta take a real close look at my gauge tomorrow and see what psi I'm hitting.
     
    Last edited: Dec 27, 2015
    Reason for edit: auto correct thinks it knows better. I need to proof read.
    Blackshack46, Dec 27, 2015
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  5. Dec 27, 2015 #4
    Dazed&Confused

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    Northern Alabama- Gadsden / Anniston area.
    70-80 was wrong... If I apply 30-35psi it pulls to the right.
    Have another thread I'm part of on a racing forum going.. guy has a triple turbo 8.1 that's lifting the heads at 70psi boost.... can't find head studs that will clamp enough and not stretch.
     
    Dazed&Confused, Dec 27, 2015
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  7. Dec 28, 2015 #5
    Prom Night Dumpster Baby

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    Old time trucker's logic would say steer to the left.
     
    Prom Night Dumpster Baby, Dec 28, 2015
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  8. Dec 28, 2015 #6
    Catliner

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    did you check the adjustment? One side tighter than the other.
    Chambers usually run around $30, brakes here are about $17 per shoe and drums are about $100 buy new spring kits as well
     
    Catliner, Dec 28, 2015
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