Some might recall my brake overhaul posts from 2014; yesterday, with 500 miles on the overhaul I decided it was time to tweak the D-ring adjustments on each backing plate at the 10 and 2 positions. This was relatively uneventful until I got the wrench on the left-front, front adjuster which just flopped around loosely. Most likely the weld holding the D-Ring broke loose, so I'll pull that hub today and examine/ repair.
More to follow,
Gary
Adjusted brakes yesterday...
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Adjusted brakes yesterday...
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
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Re: Adjusted brakes yesterday...


Bert
1952 M37 W/W Rebuild @ 59% complete
Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
1985 M1009, 1990 M101A2, 2008 M116A3 Pioneer tool trailer
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Engine rebuild @ 95% complete
1985 M1009, 1990 M101A2, 2008 M116A3 Pioneer tool trailer
MVPA # 24265
NRA Life Member
NRA Cert. Personal Protection Pistol Instructor
NRA Cert. RSO
Class III RSO/KCR
Re: Adjusted brakes yesterday...
that can lead to sketchy braking....... I thought it would be smart to lube up the sticky D-rings (minor adjuster)...bad move...one became "floppy" and with only three drums working the M37 sure likes to swap ends
....I managed to keep it in one lane... everyone thought I was a stunt driver with major skills
........ the brown factor was high that day


.............................. use it ...............
Re: Adjusted brakes yesterday...
Thanks guys-indeed the D-Ring is detached from the stud. I did a temp fix, tacking it back in place and will be looking for a repair kit in Topeka next week.
Oh yeah, Bert, pictures...
Gary
Oh yeah, Bert, pictures...

Gary
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Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004