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| | | | Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 157 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 157 | Today I did a test drive - after sitting for 10 years - with the 41 (62 rear end) and got a combination of a "clonck" and something like a short ratchet sound while breaking.
Brakes are working okay (not great though). I was filling up the fluid and bleeding them a week ago - any ideas?
Thanks, Frank | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Stovebold6, there could be rust on the drums braking surface, it will take a few stops to wear the rust away, good luck. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 157 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 157 | Turned out the main cylinder needs an overhaul. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 Curmudgeon | | Curmudgeon Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 | Most brake fluids, typically used in older vehicles, are hygroscopic (absorbs moisture).
Rust can develop in the master cylinder and migrate through the brake system.
At minimum, I would flush the whole system of old brake fluid.
A thorough brake job would include a cleaning or replacement of the wheel cylinders.
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use."
"I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
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