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Old 09-28-2020, 10:05 PM   #9
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Re: 1961 Viking

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Originally Posted by HeloCrewChief View Post
Any other things to look out for?
The hydraulic brake systems on these seem to be the Achilles Heel.

First, it is a critical system when dealing with the weight of these trucks, especially when loaded. To make matters worse, it is a single pressure system, not a split circuit like all modern (post-sixties) vehicles.

Second, it is more complicated with the Master/Slave setup and vacuum booster setup.

Thirdly, many of the parts are tough to find. Technicians with experience in these systems are also difficult to find.
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