Taking the plunge. My journey as an O/O.
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Farmerbob1, Jan 7, 2019.
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Sorry, wrong word. Drums. Brainfart.Rideandrepair and spyder7723 Thank this. -
Hubs don't go bad unless there's a reason. And they have no effect on brakes unless the inner seal leaks.
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I would definately recommend that you spend the extra and get steel, balanced drums and not the cheap cast iron drums.Farmerbob1 Thanks this. -
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Oh just look at the drums for a big ridge, and feel them across with your fingers.Smooth? Minor spider cracks are normal, Reuse, deep ridges, replace. Buy the cheapest ones you can find, if needed. Get the good brake shoes, coated for corrosion
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These repairs will never end. I can relate 100%. Get used to it and get a better paying gig or buy a new truck and probably still get a better paying gig.
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As for better paying, I am definitely looking into that, but I tend to make changes slowly, and really want to own the truck and make some decent income with it for at least a short while before I go to a newer truck.
After rebuilding the motor and paying for about half of it, it changes the numbers.
If I hadn't needed the engine rebuild, and lost a full month of driving income, plus a full month in a hotel, I'd be close to paying off the loan in full right now.
These complaints fall under the category of "If wishes were fishes."
Reality says it would be silly for me to add more complexity to my life right now.runningman0661, Rideandrepair and Midwest Trucker Thank this.
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