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09-05-2021, 11:08 PM | #1 |
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49 F1 Brake issue
Truck pulls sharply to the left when applying the brakes, assuming the right brake is not functioning. I have no experience with brake repair, where should I begin this investigation. Any help will be appreciated
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09-06-2021, 12:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
You'll have to pull the wheel & drum & have a look in there for signs of wheel cylinder leakage. The old type brakes aren't self adjusting types. There may be wear or lining contamination problems.
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09-06-2021, 10:15 AM | #3 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QtwAA...RKJ/s-l500.jpg You will find one of these very handy to have.
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09-06-2021, 12:43 PM | #4 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
here's what I'm looking at.....
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09-06-2021, 12:45 PM | #5 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Check the hoses going to the front wheels.
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09-06-2021, 12:56 PM | #6 |
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09-06-2021, 01:03 PM | #7 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Old age. They can collapse internally, thereby “necking down”on ID and causing a restriction. I once chased this issue on a brand new hose that was improperly manufactured also.
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09-06-2021, 01:05 PM | #8 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Check the keft front brake for leaks if the car is pulling to the left.
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09-06-2021, 01:21 PM | #9 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Buy some new cylinders and hoses and fit them. They're cheap. If the shoes are good re-use them.
You need to tackle this job because you need to build up the familiarity with the old stuff if you want to drive with confidence. Inspect both sides and only dismantle one side. Then you have the complete side as a pattern if you can't see how it goes back together. To be honest, that is one of the simplest setups there is so would be a good one to have a go at if it is your first time. Mart. |
09-06-2021, 01:52 PM | #10 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Looks like the brake shoes are backwards, short shoe should be on the front.
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09-06-2021, 01:53 PM | #11 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Any tips on removing the springs.......
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09-06-2021, 01:55 PM | #12 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Just bought the truck, last owner had it for 48 years... I don't know when the brakes for looked at.....
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09-06-2021, 01:58 PM | #13 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Floor jack is in the front of the truck in the picture
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09-06-2021, 02:04 PM | #14 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Brake Pliers : How to use both sides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngPODfdifxc
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09-06-2021, 02:04 PM | #15 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
JT, you can get a simple set of tools for the brakes, there is a doodad that winds the springs off and helps you slip them on.
These pliers have the ends like the tools you need. Go to your local auto parts place and ask for old type brake tools. The round end takes the springs off and the shaped end puts them on. |
09-06-2021, 03:15 PM | #16 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
if you don,t know any thing about brakes bring it to some one that doe.s. that,s a bendix brake any repair shop is fermelia with them. brakes are nothing to fool with
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09-06-2021, 04:36 PM | #17 |
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09-06-2021, 07:57 PM | #18 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Problem ... left front drum won't come off, bigger problems?
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09-06-2021, 08:46 PM | #19 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
Sounds like a wear problem. Have you backed the adjusters on that wheel all the way off?
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09-06-2021, 10:00 PM | #20 |
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Re: 49 F1 Brake issue
No I have not, will try in the morning.....
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