Re: [MV] '43 GPW Brake problem
Buzz (buzz@softcom.net)
Wed, 05 May 1999 17:02:51 GMT
Dean,
I think that you'll find that your problem is due to corroded brake
wheel cylinder pistons and a total brake restoration is in order. I have
worked on at 4 jeeps and every one had corrosion in the wheel cylinders.
The sure cure is to have them sleeved with brass inserts, but at least,
they should be replaced. I also replace the brake lines as they are
usually full of rust also. When I do these brake jobs I remove
everything including the backer plates. That way you can clean,
sandblast, and repaint everything before reassembling. It's also a lot
easier to disassemble and reassemble the brakes when they are sitting on
a workbench. Needless to say, have the drums turned while you're at it.
You shouldn't have a problem with the driving flange, usually a few taps
with a hammer and they come off. Your biggest problem will be with the
large hub nut unless you get the large socket wrench. I suggest you get
the socket from one of the MV suppliers.
Good Luck,
Buzz
On Wed, 05 May 1999 09:09:09 +0100, you wrote:
>I have a problem with a front brake on a '43 GPW. When the brakes are
>applied the jeep pulls to the left making me think that the right brake
is
>not engeging as well as the left. I tried to adjust the right shoes
with
>the brake eccentric as outlined in the manul, but this did nothing at
all.
>This suggests to me that the pads are really warn down.....so I
anticipate
>needing to pull off the hub. THe manual indicates that I'll need a
need to
>remove the driving flange with a puller...which I do not have.
>
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