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m818 brake issues
If you read carefully, he has not removed the drum yet!- doghead
- Post #24
- Forum: 5-ton and up
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m818 brake issues
At the top, if your wheel cylinder is not retracting completely, you will not get the motion needed. Simply unbolting and partially rotating the wheel cyl may help. You may be able to pry the shoe away from the drum at the 10 and 2 positions, with the bleeder open and adjusters set all the...- doghead
- Post #15
- Forum: 5-ton and up
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m818 brake issues
That might help break something free if a part has come loose and is bound. I would disconnect the air to the sprag, so you do not apply power to the front end, and break driveline components.- doghead
- Post #13
- Forum: 5-ton and up
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m818 brake issues
You might(with some damage possible), remove the wheel cyl bolts and try twisting it out of it's mounting holes. That may allow the shoes to retract more. You can cut the drum, if needed. (I've had to on other trucks). You could try heating the drum, to expand it some. (not a great idea)- doghead
- Post #11
- Forum: 5-ton and up