Brakes

[Jeepwm69]

Got my rubber lines replaced yesterday. They were in BAD shape. Was tight working on getting the steel lines loose from the old lines, but once I figure out how to do it it wasn't too bad.

For anyone looking to do it for the first time.....

Undo metal brake line from the inside of the frame rail FIRST.

Then there's a big stamped nut on the inside of the frame rail. Most of my big sockets are metric and a 24mm fit it fine.

Then you can pull the rubber line free of the frame, undo the center bracket bolt/nut, and then undo the banjo bolt and it's loose.


My brake pads were still in great shape. Truck has 39K on it now, and Dad has always been easy on brakes. Rotors looked good as well. Wheels spun freely with brake stuff removed.

I need to bleed the brakes and get the old dark fluid out of there, then hopefully everything will work correctly again. If not, I'll pull the calipers back off and disassemble them, clean them up, and replace the seals.

[1957 Chief]

Originally Posted by Jeepwm69

Got my rubber lines replaced yesterday.

Morning brother, fellow Arkansan here. I just replaced all the brakes on this little cream puff, 71K mile 1985 with a 4.3 and a 4 speed in the floor.

Hoses, calipers pads/shoes. With what they cost, its an easy decision to change everything.

Where in Arkansas are you?

Bubba

[Jeepwm69]

I'm just north of Helena. Truck only has 39K on it, and the pads are in great shape. Dad bought it new, drove about 1 mile to and from work for 7-8 years, and the rest of the miles are me as a teenager, and him puttering around town. He has my grandfather's 95 now so I got the 83.

[Jeepwm69]

Took it for a spin yesterday. Brakes work fine again, and I'm pretty sure one of them must have been dragging a bit because the truck rolls much easier now.

Went ahead and greased the front end while I had the wheels off and was up in there.

Thanks for the help!