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| | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 310 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 310 | Hi all,
Been a while since I've been on the site, but I've got a problem I don't know a good solution for. I put new shoes all around on my '46 1/2 ton about 2 years ago. Last year I replaced the three brake hoses and disassembled, inspected, cleaned and reassembled all the wheel cylinders. Brakes working great, firm pedal. A few months ago I had to panic stop the truck and since then I'm getting squealing from the fronts. Not all the time, but about half the time. Haven't pulled the drums yet. I'm thinking I glazed the shoes, but don't know the remedy for this. Less than 3000 miles since replacement. Suggestions?
Thanks,
David B. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | If you just “Glazed” the shoes a 120 grit sanding disc on your orbital sander will more than likely help. Be careful to sand evenly not leaving any high/low spots. Wouldn’t hurt to break the glaze on the drum while your in there.
Martin
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 310 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 310 | Thanks for the response. I didn't know if something that simple would work, but I was thinking in that direction. About time to inspect and repack wheel bearings, so I'll just make it a full-on party. Drove her 110 miles yesterday and the brakes have great stopping power, they just squeal sometimes.
Best,
David B. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 310 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 310 | Finally got around to dealing with this. I used 50 grit sandpaper on the shoes and scuffed up the drums with it. Adjusted the brakes to a slight drag and noise is gone with solid braking. Worked like a charm.
Thanks,
David B.
Last edited by David Bush; 05/02/2021 2:46 PM.
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