M35A2 Brake problem

[AN/ARC186]

Had the brake pedal get stuck about halfway down and now the brakes won't release. Brakes lights are on as well so it seems to be holding pressure. I cracked the lines from the master cylinder, no pressure there. Any ideas?

 

[CCATLETT1984]

Sounds like the air-pak is stuck, but I'd wait to let one of the other guys chime in.

 

[AN/ARC186]

Took everything apart line wise this afternoon.Brake lights went out, soon as I put everything back together and built up air pressure, lights back on , brakes locked again

 

[clinto]

Airpak needs to be reuillt. It is bleeding (air) pressure and applying pressure to the master cylinder. OD Iron (and others) have the kits. Search the forum for some threads with helpful hints.

 

[moreorles2]

Air pack lubrication

This might be time to remind everyone of the requirement to lube the Air Pack on a regular basis... every six months.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=10708&highlight=AIR+PACK+LUBRICATION

 

[AN/ARC186]

Thanks, I'll get a rebuild kit and get started.MC looks new but I think I'll rebuild that while I'm there.

 

[TROQUERO]

Sirs

Would like to know if anyone has had a disk break kit from Boyce installed in the front and or rear OF A M35A2C and has had no problems. If you had what is it. Was it worth to do the exchange?

Please advice?

TROQUERO

 

[welldigger]

Wow you dug up an old thread. Go to the deuce hotrod and modification forum and check out Hanksdeuce bobber thread. He installed black rock fab's disk brake conversion. Now if you have an air force a2c then that truck should already have a split braking system. This setup is superior since it gives you some redundancy the normal single circuit brakes do not.

Might I ask why you want to convert? Bear in mind I'm a big fan of disk brakes.. I'm just too poor to retrofit 3 axles.

 

[TROQUERO]

I use it mainly for hunting, camping and parades. However we travel in the turnpike some times 300 to 400 miles to get to our site. It is double brakes in the back and only 12000 original miles. It's like new. Soon get installed spin on oil and primary and secondary filter kits. Have not made final decision on brakes for there is nothing wrong with the system it has exept in water and mud.

 

[welldigger]

Well I have the spin on filter kits both oil and fuel. You will like them. As far as the brakes go they really aren't much of a problem in mud or water unless your going in deep. In that case you should pull your drums and check for water intrusion anyways. Like I said earlier if and when I can afford disk brakes I will get them. I love the idea of disk brakes.

 

[Loco_Hosa]

Now that we have brought this thread back from complete Death, WellDigger, which kit did you use for the spin ons? That is something that is on my list to do.

 

[welldigger]

I got mine from jatonka. I know a few different kits were available at one time or another but I believe jatonka's are the only ones still available. At least that I could find. That being said I'm very happy with them. You can either find him on here or go to his website. John will take care of you.

 

[TROQUERO]

Jatonkas kits are the best and the owner is a gentleman. A pleasure to do bussiness with him. Supper service and greate man.

 

[Loco_Hosa]

Welp, thats good enough for me. I will be ordering mine.... When I have money again.

I think I need his seat kit also...