Hey 3B, Pakrat and 48 Big Trucks and Others: Orange has a question?????, I know that the manual describe the process for brake removal, but for those new to the big bolts especially the duals on the rear and its brake components it would be really nice if we could all get together and do a piece to post in the technical section using digital photos. Some people learn by seeing rather than reading. The tech. piece could begin from the removal of the tires to replacment of the brakes.
I mentioned in an earlier post that I purchased a 6100 Dump with Duals on a single rear axle, one side is siezed and that other side turns freely. The farmer I bought the truck from advised me that the fella that he hired to do the brake repair,wasn't really confident in his repair. I cant move the ole girl till its fixed in the field or call for the wrecker. I don't want this or any other big bolt in my area scraped because of lack of knowledge.
I am willing to take digital photos of my before, during and after of my brake repair and provide a detailed list of costs, parts numbers and options that I found to correct the rear brake issue as it applies to the 55 2nd series 6100 Dump Truck. Anybody interested in helping out little project. Also, a stop at my local NAPA, and the books they have do not show any spring kits available for the 55 2nd Series 6100, are the spring kits the same for later production bolts. Maybe the moderator could advise if this is worthwhile task. Please post your thoughts when you get a free moment. Thanks! Orange
