Recent content by cucvalbanese

Well the project is done. With the start of school for the kids the project took much longer than I had wanted it to but it is done right the first time. What was done: 1) Rear hubs fully disassembled, refurbished, turned, all new linings, parts kits, seals, adjuster nut replaced. 2) Rear diff...

SO, as of today I was informed that some CUCVs were DOT 3 and others upgraded to the DOT 5? This was from one of the MV Surplus vendors I use. My truck is DOT 5 and is labeled as such which is why I had concerns about the seals in the cylinders from the local part stores. I have decided to...

UPDATE: Returned the two wheel cylinders from pep boys since one box I opened was a completly different one. Went to O'reilly and found that they had the same box as dorman, the same part number as dorman but under a different name. Then I asked what type of DOT fluid it was rated for... DOT 3...

Ok, I need some help. Does anyone have a part number for the 1 1/8 rear wheel cylinder from either pep boys or napa? I bought two from pep boys, same part numbers but both are different and the one which looks like it would replace mine has a bigger diameter. I looked at some other threads but...

Good Saturday everyone. I have found a concern while putting my new wheel cylinders on. I purchased these from Pep Boys. You can see the part number in the pictures. My question is, should the dust covers be squished into the ears like this? I don't have any adjustment room and I am worried the...

Chaski, apologize for the delay. Finally have a day pretty much to myself to work on the truck. I have not pulled the diff cover off yet. I am trying to get the brakes on first, minus the installation of the axles so that I can free up the work bench... darn kids keeping me busy. Once I get the...

Ok, so I pulled the passenger side tire, axle shaft, drum and found some issues. The pads have good meat but the drums need to be resurfaced. The seal was definitely blown and needs replacement. The splines on the axle shaft look good with no damage or bad wear. Decided to pull the plug on the...

I purchased 8 of these thinking they when to the CUCV but after dissembling the drum on the CUCV these pads are different. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Also, what civilian dodge would these go on?

Lol thanks haha. Between the heat and the kids I haven't got much done.

If anyone in the Sacramento area wants to help them come on by

Just got the truck in jack stands. Found my rear passenger wheel has a leak. Have to open her up and see what is going on. Going to replace all seals and related items and probably do the brakes.

I am interested in this. What size would I get for a brake like 1/4 inch? Are they just a soft copper in which I would still flare? I am referring to the napa lines.

So after looking the brake line over this is what I have in mind. 1) Remove line from brake hose at the front passenger wheel. 2) Use a tube cutter to cut the line at the middle of the cross member. 3) Take out bad section of line, bend to fit new line and use a fitting to affix new line to...

This explains my lack of puddles under the truck as the crack only leaked when I applied brake. Confirmed: Front right brake line is the one I need to replace. aua Any tips?

Sorry for the delay guys.... Moving next month so packing up two houses and having kids unpack your already packed boxes has been frustrating. Here is the skinny.... #1 Don't trust your friend to come help.... the Master cylinder is not full.... its empty. I went under the truck with the head...