Brakes & Leaks
Firstly ;
The wetness on the frame is the gear oil leaking out of the steering box .
If your brakes ever leak enough to spray anything , you'll know right away as the pedal will go to the floor .(& your bum will snap shut with an audible click)
Anyways , only take apart ONE side at a time as you're going to be busy a few days cleaning and de rusting etc. .
I'd not consider re using the old brake cylinders, they're not expensive new , make sure you get WAGNER or BRNDIX branded hydraulic parts and replace ALL THREE brake flex hoses too as YOUR LIFE depends on the brakes . NAPA or other real partshaus will be able to get the good stuff , maybe RockAuto.com too .
Resist the urge to turn or machine the drums ! .
Pretty much it's all self evident , once you have the new cylinder bolted to the backing plate , remove the bleeder screw and attach the flex hose to the cylinder first then tighten it up , now attach the far end of the hose to the chassis end , this way it won't have any twisting in it , a *very* dangerous thing indeed
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Be sure to take the star adjusters all the way apart and clean them well before lightly lubicating the threaded parts with white lithium brake grease , nothing else ! .
Be aware this white grease is poisonous and dogs like to eat it so don't leave it open in the driveway .
TAKE PHOTOS of each brake as soon as you get the drum off ! .
This will help you figure out which spring etc. goes where later on .
Is this what you were asking for ? .
Firstly ;
The wetness on the frame is the gear oil leaking out of the steering box .
If your brakes ever leak enough to spray anything , you'll know right away as the pedal will go to the floor .(& your bum will snap shut with an audible click)
Anyways , only take apart ONE side at a time as you're going to be busy a few days cleaning and de rusting etc. .
I'd not consider re using the old brake cylinders, they're not expensive new , make sure you get WAGNER or BRNDIX branded hydraulic parts and replace ALL THREE brake flex hoses too as YOUR LIFE depends on the brakes . NAPA or other real partshaus will be able to get the good stuff , maybe RockAuto.com too .
Resist the urge to turn or machine the drums ! .
Pretty much it's all self evident , once you have the new cylinder bolted to the backing plate , remove the bleeder screw and attach the flex hose to the cylinder first then tighten it up , now attach the far end of the hose to the chassis end , this way it won't have any twisting in it , a *very* dangerous thing indeed
.Be sure to take the star adjusters all the way apart and clean them well before lightly lubicating the threaded parts with white lithium brake grease , nothing else ! .
Be aware this white grease is poisonous and dogs like to eat it so don't leave it open in the driveway .
TAKE PHOTOS of each brake as soon as you get the drum off ! .
This will help you figure out which spring etc. goes where later on .
Is this what you were asking for ? .
