Braking News

[55 Fargo]

Okay the brakes on the 55 Fargo, work, do not leak, but are in a state of wear.

Front left, lots of lining, but grooved drum and shoe, had the front drums machined today, they measured with in spec too at 10.040.

THe right shoes, well what was there, and not much fell off when I took off the drum, the insdie of the drum, was in decent shape, so had it just slightly machined.

I need new shoe lining for both fronts, the hoses look okay, wheel cyls do not leak.

Rear brakes, 80s mopar 8 1/4 diff with 10 inch brakes, drums need machining or replacing, shoes worn bad on one side, all 4 shoes. Wheel cyls no leaking, hose looks very good.

I am only probably going to replace shoes, and re-bleed and adjust all brakes, will also replace rear brake hardware.

I sure hope I get dcent brakes once this is done. This truck was in service until 2006, but previous owner let things go, especially in the brake shoe department.

Any suggestions appreciated....

[Dave72dt]

I'm a firm believer in replacing brake lines especially if unkown last replacement. Corrode from inside so they may or may not stand up to an emergency stop.

[55 Fargo]

I'm a firm believer in replacing brake lines especially if unkown last replacement. Corrode from inside so they may or may not stand up to an emergency stop.

Me too, these ones appear not overly old, they certainly are not original