Originally Posted by ttodd
Depending on what parts you need to rebuild with Jim Carter in K.C. Mo. could probably help with parts or new cylinders. Most of the time the cylinders can be fixed if carefully taken apart cleaned and honed. Resist the urge to beat the pistons with a hammer they can be removed with hydraulic from a grease gun with no damage to the pistons spring or cylinder.


Great i have heard of them, havent looked to much into it.. thanks for the hint with the grease gun


Originally Posted by truckernix
If you do apply force to the pistons, make sure to do it around the diameter, not the center. You can punch a hole right through the piston in the centre.

The wheel cylinders are pretty simple but the star adjuster cap is unique. It may take some soaking and/or alttle heat to get them off.


Ill make sure to avoid force, as far as the star adjuster goes, everything seems to be in pretty good shape, there is still close to a quarter of an inch on the shoes....

heres a couple pics if anyone wants to look

brakes and backer plates
http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo291/mack1416/IMG_0968.jpg

drum
http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo291/mack1416/IMG_0937.jpg