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I was able to check things out yesterday. The forward plunger on the wheel cylinder stuck in the partially extended position. I drove the plunger back in, retracted the shoes in as far as possible, repacked the bearings, and reinstalled the hub. The last owner did not know what he was doing...

Does anyone remember what size wrench is used to adjust the brakes? I want to make sure I take it along as it is such a long trip to end up without something vitally important. Jim

That is what I am thinking. Am about 90 % sure that I have a broken shoe, binding shoes due to a spring issue, or a stuck wheel cylinder. I just want to make sure since it is a 400 mile round trip to get back home. I would rather take too much than one single, not enough, item. Jim

Wouldn't the problem be with all brakes? I only have one brake malfunctioning.

I purchased by M35A2 W/W from the last owner over in Texas. Got it 300 miles down the road and the truck started acting like it was lacking power. Pulled over to put more diesel in as the last stop was 1/3 gasoline and 2/3 diesel. Some trucks don't like gas and the lack power with gas in the...