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What with my brakes? #287117 08/20/13 09:24 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD Black Bird OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Black Bird Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD	I parked my 36 in the yard two days ago and covered it. Yesterday I tried to move it and the brakes are locked tight. I thought it was just due to the rain and humidity, but I drove in reverse around the house and the breaks were smoking!? It was fine when I parked it. Where do I start? Last edited by Black Bird; 08/20/13 09:24 AM.

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Re: What with my brakes? Black Bird #287118 08/20/13 09:44 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 598 California P.U. Guy Oil Can Mechanic
P.U. Guy Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 598 California	Are your brakes mechanical or hydraulic? I assume hydraulic, so check linkage, master cylinder then pull the wheels and check to see if a wheel cylinder Is binding.If only one wheel Is smoking, start there. Richard I try to be the person my dog thought I was.

Re: What with my brakes? Black Bird #287122 08/20/13 10:32 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 287 Healdsburg, California WinoWally Backyard Mechanic
WinoWally Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 287 Healdsburg, California	And you didn't forget to release the parking brake? 1936 Low Cab Pickup

Re: What with my brakes? WinoWally #287140 08/20/13 01:33 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,292 whitby ontario Canada mike_lynch ChatMaster - 3,000
mike_lynch ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,292 whitby ontario Canada	Originally Posted by WinoWally And you didn't forget to release the parking brake? EXCELLENT.........that would be my first choice of where to start.......mike

Re: What with my brakes? mike_lynch #287148 08/20/13 03:20 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD Black Bird OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Black Bird Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD	If the parking brake were set, it would truly be a miracle as the cables are missing

Re: What with my brakes? Black Bird #287161 08/20/13 06:18 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 287 Healdsburg, California WinoWally Backyard Mechanic
WinoWally Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 287 Healdsburg, California	And no anchor to throw out either, I suppose?? Follow P.U. Guy's advice posted earlier. He's my Mr. Goodwrench now and then! Best regards, WW 1936 Low Cab Pickup

Re: What with my brakes? WinoWally #294816 11/27/13 12:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD Black Bird OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Black Bird Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD	Forgot to follow up on the sticking brake. Turns out the return spring had broken. Replaced the spring and all is right with the world. I like an easy fix.

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