DougW

c wrote:
> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.

If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad seperation.

On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and springypingthings.

Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)

Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).

--
DougW

DougW

c wrote:
> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.

If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad seperation.

On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and springypingthings.

Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)

Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).

--
DougW

c

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:rU%Pg.12$iA5.11@dukeread11...
>c wrote:
>> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
>> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
>> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
>> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
>> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
>> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
>
> If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad seperation.
>
> On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and
> springypingthings.
>
> Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)
>
> Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
> place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
> ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
> in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).
>
> --
> DougW
>

Everything was new when I built this axle, including all the brake hardware.
It is a slightly narrowed 9" that one of the local shops here narrowed for
me. They preassembled the brakes with all new hardware including the backing
plates. Like I said, I am going to wait until the rain stops. The rain
doesn't usually bother me, but when it is combined with 25 mph winds and 47
degree temps, I'm waiting, LOL. I'm getting too old for that ----! ;-)

Chris

c

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:rU%Pg.12$iA5.11@dukeread11...
>c wrote:
>> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
>> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
>> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
>> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
>> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
>> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
>
> If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad seperation.
>
> On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and
> springypingthings.
>
> Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)
>
> Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
> place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
> ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
> in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).
>
> --
> DougW
>

Everything was new when I built this axle, including all the brake hardware.
It is a slightly narrowed 9" that one of the local shops here narrowed for
me. They preassembled the brakes with all new hardware including the backing
plates. Like I said, I am going to wait until the rain stops. The rain
doesn't usually bother me, but when it is combined with 25 mph winds and 47
degree temps, I'm waiting, LOL. I'm getting too old for that ----! ;-)

Chris

c

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:rU%Pg.12$iA5.11@dukeread11...
>c wrote:
>> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
>> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
>> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
>> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
>> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
>> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
>
> If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad seperation.
>
> On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and
> springypingthings.
>
> Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)
>
> Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
> place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
> ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
> in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).
>
> --
> DougW
>

Everything was new when I built this axle, including all the brake hardware.
It is a slightly narrowed 9" that one of the local shops here narrowed for
me. They preassembled the brakes with all new hardware including the backing
plates. Like I said, I am going to wait until the rain stops. The rain
doesn't usually bother me, but when it is combined with 25 mph winds and 47
degree temps, I'm waiting, LOL. I'm getting too old for that ----! ;-)

Chris

Will Honea

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:35:38 UTC "c" <c@me.org> wrote:

>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:rU%Pg.12$iA5.11@dukeread11...
> >c wrote:
> >> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
> >> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
> >> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
> >> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
> >> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
> >> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
> >
> > If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad seperation.
> >
> > On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and
> > springypingthings.
> >
> > Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)
> >
> > Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
> > place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
> > ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
> > in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
>
> Everything was new when I built this axle, including all the brake hardware.
> It is a slightly narrowed 9" that one of the local shops here narrowed for
> me. They preassembled the brakes with all new hardware including the backing
> plates. Like I said, I am going to wait until the rain stops. The rain
> doesn't usually bother me, but when it is combined with 25 mph winds and 47
> degree temps, I'm waiting, LOL. I'm getting too old for that ----! ;-)

Yeah, Doug. Here's a guy with a perfectly good reason to
procrastinate and you want to spoil it <g>.

Never tried the suction cup thing - just wiped the fender dry and duct
taped it. I carry a folded up sheet of 6 mil painter's tarp for such
"fix it or spend the night" situations but those suction cups sound
like a good idea, especially in the rain.

--
Will Honea

Will Honea

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:35:38 UTC "c" <c@me.org> wrote:

>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:rU%Pg.12$iA5.11@dukeread11...
> >c wrote:
> >> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
> >> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
> >> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
> >> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
> >> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
> >> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
> >
> > If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad seperation.
> >
> > On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and
> > springypingthings.
> >
> > Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)
> >
> > Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
> > place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
> > ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
> > in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
>
> Everything was new when I built this axle, including all the brake hardware.
> It is a slightly narrowed 9" that one of the local shops here narrowed for
> me. They preassembled the brakes with all new hardware including the backing
> plates. Like I said, I am going to wait until the rain stops. The rain
> doesn't usually bother me, but when it is combined with 25 mph winds and 47
> degree temps, I'm waiting, LOL. I'm getting too old for that ----! ;-)

Yeah, Doug. Here's a guy with a perfectly good reason to
procrastinate and you want to spoil it <g>.

Never tried the suction cup thing - just wiped the fender dry and duct
taped it. I carry a folded up sheet of 6 mil painter's tarp for such
"fix it or spend the night" situations but those suction cups sound
like a good idea, especially in the rain.

--
Will Honea

Will Honea

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:35:38 UTC "c" <c@me.org> wrote:

>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:rU%Pg.12$iA5.11@dukeread11...
> >c wrote:
> >> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
> >> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
> >> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
> >> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
> >> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
> >> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
> >
> > If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad seperation.
> >
> > On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and
> > springypingthings.
> >
> > Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)
> >
> > Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
> > place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
> > ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
> > in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
>
> Everything was new when I built this axle, including all the brake hardware.
> It is a slightly narrowed 9" that one of the local shops here narrowed for
> me. They preassembled the brakes with all new hardware including the backing
> plates. Like I said, I am going to wait until the rain stops. The rain
> doesn't usually bother me, but when it is combined with 25 mph winds and 47
> degree temps, I'm waiting, LOL. I'm getting too old for that ----! ;-)

Yeah, Doug. Here's a guy with a perfectly good reason to
procrastinate and you want to spoil it <g>.

Never tried the suction cup thing - just wiped the fender dry and duct
taped it. I carry a folded up sheet of 6 mil painter's tarp for such
"fix it or spend the night" situations but those suction cups sound
like a good idea, especially in the rain.

--
Will Honea

c

"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-uldcExWVKB8B@anon.none.net...
> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:35:38 UTC "c" <c@me.org> wrote:
>
>>
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:rU%Pg.12$iA5.11@dukeread11...
>> >c wrote:
>> >> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
>> >> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
>> >> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
>> >> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
>> >> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
>> >> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
>> >
>> > If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad
>> > seperation.
>> >
>> > On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and
>> > springypingthings.
>> >
>> > Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)
>> >
>> > Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
>> > place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
>> > ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
>> > in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).
>> >
>> > --
>> > DougW
>> >
>>
>> Everything was new when I built this axle, including all the brake
>> hardware.
>> It is a slightly narrowed 9" that one of the local shops here narrowed
>> for
>> me. They preassembled the brakes with all new hardware including the
>> backing
>> plates. Like I said, I am going to wait until the rain stops. The rain
>> doesn't usually bother me, but when it is combined with 25 mph winds and
>> 47
>> degree temps, I'm waiting, LOL. I'm getting too old for that ----! ;-)
>
> Yeah, Doug. Here's a guy with a perfectly good reason to
> procrastinate and you want to spoil it <g>.
>
> Never tried the suction cup thing - just wiped the fender dry and duct
> taped it. I carry a folded up sheet of 6 mil painter's tarp for such
> "fix it or spend the night" situations but those suction cups sound
> like a good idea, especially in the rain.
>
> --
> Will Honea


Hehe, I'm not sure if I'm procrastinating, or if I just don't feel like
catching a cold already this season. Seriously, if this was my only vehicle,
I would have been fixing it, but it's just my summer toy, so it's no big
deal if I don't drive it right away. I was more concerned about the
seriousness of what the failed part is, but it appears that I will just have
to redo the brakes. I may find out otherwise once I get it apart, but I will
do it in the confines of my garage unless it warms up. We are having a cold
snap here in Michigan right now, and with that and the rain, I just don't
feel the need to fix it immediately. I will have a stall open tomorrow or
the next day once my friend's VW is out of there. Just waiting for a part
that is on order and should be here tomorrow.

Chris

c

"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-uldcExWVKB8B@anon.none.net...
> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:35:38 UTC "c" <c@me.org> wrote:
>
>>
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:rU%Pg.12$iA5.11@dukeread11...
>> >c wrote:
>> >> Well, it looks like Earle wins. I didn't actually tear it apart, but I
>> >> jacked it up again and did spin the wheels this time with the truck in
>> >> neutral, and sure enough there is something inside the drum that is
>> >> loose. Whatever it is, it's rolling inside the drum as I turn the
>> >> wheels. Not in the mood to sit in the rain and fix it, so I'll just
>> >> drive something else tomorrow, lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
>> >
>> > If I were to guess it would be one of the springs broke or pad
>> > seperation.
>> >
>> > On drums I always put in a fresh kit of springs, adjuster and
>> > springypingthings.
>> >
>> > Working in the rain is easy. Once your wet, your wet. :)
>> >
>> > Actually when working on my truck up at college I used a tarps held in
>> > place with suction cups, rope, and poles. Made a little tent over what
>> > ever I was working on at the time. Looked like a hobo village but even
>> > in the winter it was enough shelter to stay warm(ish).
>> >
>> > --
>> > DougW
>> >
>>
>> Everything was new when I built this axle, including all the brake
>> hardware.
>> It is a slightly narrowed 9" that one of the local shops here narrowed
>> for
>> me. They preassembled the brakes with all new hardware including the
>> backing
>> plates. Like I said, I am going to wait until the rain stops. The rain
>> doesn't usually bother me, but when it is combined with 25 mph winds and
>> 47
>> degree temps, I'm waiting, LOL. I'm getting too old for that ----! ;-)
>
> Yeah, Doug. Here's a guy with a perfectly good reason to
> procrastinate and you want to spoil it <g>.
>
> Never tried the suction cup thing - just wiped the fender dry and duct
> taped it. I carry a folded up sheet of 6 mil painter's tarp for such
> "fix it or spend the night" situations but those suction cups sound
> like a good idea, especially in the rain.
>
> --
> Will Honea


Hehe, I'm not sure if I'm procrastinating, or if I just don't feel like
catching a cold already this season. Seriously, if this was my only vehicle,
I would have been fixing it, but it's just my summer toy, so it's no big
deal if I don't drive it right away. I was more concerned about the
seriousness of what the failed part is, but it appears that I will just have
to redo the brakes. I may find out otherwise once I get it apart, but I will
do it in the confines of my garage unless it warms up. We are having a cold
snap here in Michigan right now, and with that and the rain, I just don't
feel the need to fix it immediately. I will have a stall open tomorrow or
the next day once my friend's VW is out of there. Just waiting for a part
that is on order and should be here tomorrow.

Chris