Something's wrong with this brake part.

[tj1970cst]

All 4 drum brakes on my truck were goofed up when I got it. The old owner had "all new" brakes put on at a place that is supposed to be reputable. All the self adjusters were locked up and some springs were put on wrong. One strut spring was cut short with dykes to make it fit.

You'd come out ahead to buy hardware and self adjuster kits for all of your drum brakes and putting it together correctly. All those springs are meant to be replaced periodically anyway. It will cost around $25/wheel.

[PepperTreeGarage]

If that's a DANA 60 axle here are some pics that might help you out. All pics are Driver Side, except last pic is Passenger Side.

[desert-rat]

Thanks everybody for all your replies. This helps me out a lot and lets me know where I'm at on these brakes.

[desert-rat]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

If that's a DANA 60 axle here are some pics that might help you out. All pics are Driver Side, except last pic is Passenger Side.

You seem to have the same parking brake strut that came off of my brakes. I guess it depends on axle type. Going to have to find out what axle I have. Thanks bro.

[PepperTreeGarage]

Originally Posted by desert-rat

You seem to have the same parking brake strut that came off of my brakes. I guess it depends on axle type. Going to have to find out what axle I have. Thanks bro.

Glad it helps. Here's a pic to help identify which axle you have. Just by what I can see in your pics, backing plate and floating hub, it looks the same as my Dana 60. Good Luck with your build.

[desert-rat]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

Glad it helps. Here's a pic to help identify which axle you have. Just by what I can see in your pics, backing plate and floating hub, it looks the same as my Dana 60. Good Luck with your build.

Thanks a lot for the pics. This'll help me out big time.

[desert-rat]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

Glad it helps. Here's a pic to help identify which axle you have. Just by what I can see in your pics, backing plate and floating hub, it looks the same as my Dana 60. Good Luck with your build.

Well, looking at my very dirty diff, I do see it's a Dana. Not sure if it's a 44, 60, or 70. I didn't have time to wipe it down. The truck is at the body shop and you know they dont want people in their shop long.

[PepperTreeGarage]

Originally Posted by desert-rat

Well, looking at my very dirty diff, I do see it's a Dana. Not sure if it's a 44, 60, or 70. I didn't have time to wipe it down. The truck is at the body shop and you know they dont want people in their shop long.

Mine looked like that. (first pic) Should say 60. (second Pic). I don't think the 44 or 70 was offered in these 3/4 ton trucks.

[desert-rat]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

Mine looked like that. (first pic) Should say 60. (second Pic). I don't think the 44 or 70 was offered in these 3/4 ton trucks.

Wow! It went from looking like my axle to looking really really clean. I'm hoping to get my axle looking like that after I get it back from The Body Shop and strip down the frame. Are you still working on the rebuild?

[Hotcorner]

Originally Posted by tj1970cst

All 4 drum brakes on my truck were goofed up when I got it. The old owner had "all new" brakes put on at a place that is supposed to be reputable. All the self adjusters were locked up and some springs were put on wrong. One strut spring was cut short with dykes to make it fit.

You'd come out ahead to buy hardware and self adjuster kits for all of your drum brakes and putting it together correctly. All those springs are meant to be replaced periodically anyway. It will cost around $25/wheel.

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