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Old 11-02-2012, 08:00 AM   #1
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1966 fire truck, rear brakes locked up tight

Well, this ol feller is not moving untill I can free up the rear shoes. The adjusting starr (wheel)is froze. I guess I'm going to have to drill and widen the adjusting slot to gain more access in there to get aggressive with it, any other ideas?
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Old 11-02-2012, 08:21 AM   #2
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Re: 1966 fire truck, rear brakes locked up tight

Is it keeping you from pulling the drum? Id give the drum a few wacks and see if it'll free. Might also not hurt to pull the bleeder and see if it'll loosen up the pressure. If you can get the drum pulled, you can remove the adjuster from the front.
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Old 11-02-2012, 04:48 PM   #3
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Re: 1966 fire truck, rear brakes locked up tight

Try spraying some Gibbs Brand or PB Blaster through the adjuster slot and see if you can get the star wheel freed up. It might take several applications and some soak time.
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Old 11-03-2012, 10:34 AM   #4
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Question Re: 1966 fire truck, rear brakes locked up tight

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Try spraying some Gibbs Brand or PB Blaster through the adjuster slot and see if you can get the star wheel freed up. It might take several applications and some soak time.
sorry.....sent to wrong poster 1st time

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Old 11-03-2012, 10:35 AM   #5
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Well, this ol feller is not moving untill I can free up the rear shoes. The adjusting starr (wheel)is froze. I guess I'm going to have to drill and widen the adjusting slot to gain more access in there to get aggressive with it, any other ideas?
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Chances @ this point are prolly 50-50 that drums need replacing. Check on price for new & u may find they are "expendable". If so, REMOVE THEM. Good luck.
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Old 12-13-2012, 04:15 PM   #6
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Re: 1966 fire truck, rear brakes locked up tight

After messin with em for a few months I freed em up...now the work begins

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Old 12-13-2012, 05:11 PM   #7
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Re: 1966 fire truck, rear brakes locked up tight

57napco, where ya at in Texas? show us some pictures please!
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