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  1. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    this is what I have on the front of my truck
  2. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    ok there might be a problem here, there are no valves just a half inch elbow with a cap on it
  3. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    Im sorry to be so new to this, Im not sure of the valve your talking about or the dad hand either
  4. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    ok so I pulled the front left and right service caps off today and only had air coming out on the drivers side, Im talking about the half inch lines in front of both fenders. Does this mean my air pack is acting up?
  5. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    sounds like a good solid plan
  6. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    yes it is still a gasser, Gotta fix the brakes before I can buy a carb...lol
  7. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    its a rear wheel
  8. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    5 ton Brakes I dont have much to add at this point, I have been trying to pull the brake drum without pulling the hub, starting to think its not gonna happen, I still cant find ANY fluid leaks anywhere and the truck will free wheel untill the air pressure builds, the first time I hit the brakes...
  9. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    Thanks for the info, I read the TMs and have my own copy, it would however be nice to talk to other people to learn from them.
  10. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    5 ton, problems looking for local help I have a couple posts on here about my truck, I am new to the 5 ton so I have more questions than answers. Im looking for any local members close to High Point NC that might want to help out a new owner.
  11. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    Ok so here is the latest... Pulled the wheels on the side that was smoking. I used an 11/16 wrench and adjusted the shoes in (looked in the inspection window on front of drum) Started the truck let the air pressure build up hit the brakes and they pressed against the drum and did not let go when...
  12. J

    5 Ton brake problems

    I also have 5 ton brake problems, I just got the truck a few weeks ago for the last owner of 9 years. I had a 21 mile drive home when picking it up, did a check of fluids tires lights rolling brake test and so on. The drive went good till less than 1 mile from my place when I felt the...
  13. J

    m818 brake issues

    I also have 5 ton brake problems, I just got the truck a few weeks ago for the last owner of 9 years. I had a 21 mile drive home when picking it up, did a check of fluids tires lights rolling brake test and so on. The drive went good till less than 1 mile from my place when I felt the brakes...
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