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I did notice that the coating on the cable is missing about a half inch at the end under the cab. I sprayed it down with PB, so I'll have to wait and see if there will be any more poblems. (Fingers Crossed ;-))
Thanks with the help guys. Just came in from plowing out the driveway, while the plow truck was warming, I checked the deuce out. The parking brake is now free. :-D It is now 36 deg. So mabey a little bit of penetrating oil and 4 deg above freezing helped. Glad winter is almost over. :roll:
Welcome fellow M109 owner. If its and older truck and its been sitting for sometime make sure to check out the top of the box for any leaking. Mine is an 1988 model and I have a leak that I just can't seam to find yet. Its only a problem with hard rains. Just have to park it up hill so it...
I did drive it around the block hoping that it would release. No luck. Back in the driveway and under it with a hammer I did go. Would not release and the drum was very hot. I even greased all the grease points to see if that would help. No Go.
Wanted to take the deuce out for winter snow ride tonight but the parking brake would not release. It feels like the cable isn't moving. I drove the truck last night without any problems. It is cold out but I don't think it is that cold. I did soak both ends of the cable with PB breakfree...
Here is my M109 that I did up today. I used Two 100 light strings (1 on each side) and a 35 light light string on the grill. It is all hooked up to a inverter under the passenger side seat.
rex_1_mn,
Welcome and where in SW Minnesota do you hale from? You will have lots of fun after you get one. I like the parades and the kids (of all ages) that flock around the truck and they are a blast to drive. Bought mine back in May and I have just over 2000 mile put on her in that...
The NSN numbers are still good for used parts too. The NSN identifies the part not the condition. Even a junkyard can use the numbers.
If you only need one part, try the people on here. There is a classified section for buying and selling. 2cents
Good luck