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Hello Ton-ers!
I was so excited! That I replaced the wheel cylinder! Got the spring off and everything! The universal brake spring puller really doesn’t work for this huck brake set up! I learned what copper crush washers are and how they can be used once! And if you buy a multipack from O’Reillys make sure to check all sizes. A Dremel tool can help hallow out the middle of the washer if needed. I used a racket strap to hold the shoes in place and a cable tie to hold the wheel cylinder together. Putting the spring back on was very difficult, thank goodness I had a strong friend help out! I bled both brake lines in the back multiple times. Test drove and everything seemed good. We did a 90+ mile drive on Saturday, and I could feel a burr in the system but nothing stuck or dragged. Sunday I went out for a short drive and there in the Lowe’s parking lot, the tire started to drag! Yep, dragging the tire! Ugh!!!! 😟

It has been suggested that we check the rubber lines of the brakes next!

Wanted to give a big shout out to Keith, Chris and all the Stovebolters! Tommy, Fox, Buckkoo,Doyle! And the Filling Station in Oregon.

Thanks for helping the Green Girl and her 1949 3/4 Ton Tater Tot!