Clean the inside bore of the spider with a die grinder with attached emery cloth flap wheel . Start bushings into bore and place a 1/4” flat steel plate against the bushings and air hammer into place . They will go in like butter ! 77/23
I use to work fleet maintenance for a trucking company. With this technique and some practice I can do a full 3 axle brake change in under 45 minutes from jacking the truck up to setting it back down.
Thanks Gordon. I’m learning a lot watching your videos. I am a beginner and did the brakes on my trailer last night. I think it would be helpful for others to position the S cam vertically before reinstalling new shoes and grease S cam zerk before replacing drum so it is visible and sufficient grease applied.
Thanks for the video, I wasn’t sure about doing my own brakes, but now I know I can do it. I’m glad you took the time to make this. I think I’ve seen a fancy pair of pliers on the tool trucks for those springs as well, might be easier than regular channel locks. Thanks again
Thanks for the tips I changed a few tonight I happened to have the otc tool and that helped with the springs and I bought the press tool and didn’t have to use it today your tips help a lot
I remove the pin on the slack adjuster you've been holding out with your vice grips. Just unscrew the nut around it and it comes out. The keeper is half moon shaped. Slides in and out pretty easy. Just a suggestion. Everyone has their own way.
Yesss. This is much Better than the old version! My only tip is to grab the red spring by the curve with the pliers and lay your pry bar across it , placing your pry bar under your hub and push it down!:)
I showed my old man the how you take the bushing out. And he said in nearly 50 years of being a heavy diesel mechanic he never seen a rougher way to get them out 🤣
Thanks. For. A. Great. Video. Mr. Gordon. I. Am. A. Journey. Man. Diesel. Technician. With. Seven. Years. Of. Truck. And. Equipment. Experience. Planning. On. Getting. My. Cdl. And. Becoming. A. Certified. Diesel. Technician. Keep. The. Videos. Coming. God. Bless. You. Sir
A simple hand chisel would have worked with out damaging the spider by just grooving the inside of the bushing then using a flat head to peal it back or a hand. An air chisel only causes much more damage and you don't have that much control over them. That's just my point of view.
The old blue flame wrench... there aren't many tasks where the blue flame wrench can't get the job done :) Speaking of wrenches, you backed off the slack with a Craftsman wrench, and tightened it back into adjustment with a Snap-on. I'm guessing it's whatever is closer to reach when the time comes. Are you guys all done with the flood worries for the season? Hope your spring and summer is all smooth sailing. Keep the rubber-side down.
Thanks for watching. I don't have the tools for king pins, I had a shop do mine. A friend of mine took his spindles off and took them to a shop to have them press out and back in the pins and he did his own heavy labor.
Hey I have just one tip . What ever is easier for you is the best way. I tell the guys i work with that all the time. Same results same time spent all is well.
Some Freightliner dealers really cheese me off, not having common items in stock, having to wait 3 days or more, or go elsewhere. Not that I sing praise for many of the other brand dealerships, though. Ever since the late 90's, it seems like everyone wants to keep as little as possible stock on hand. I guess less chance of being stuck with stuff if you don't order it in until the customer needs it.
@@stanpatterson5033 You're right, specially with older models like flds, classics, and Columbias, more often than not they have to overnight even the most basic stuff. Looks like another push to get costumers to upgrade to newer models.
Gordon, the second video was better and easier overall , but I must say you never mentioned the condition of the camshaft bushing or the camshaft surface for flat spots caused by a frozen roller , and we never mentioned greasing the slack adjuster or camshaft , and lastly for another 30 t0 40 dollars I would have guaranteed the job by installing a NEW WHEEL SEAL & inspected the bearings , believe me I do understand some times circumstances dictate our actions , been there and done that Frank T
next time remove the s-cam roller and leave the spring on, go to anchor pin side add springs then up pry bar on s cam side and pop in rollers. everybody has a way they like to do it. any way that gets it done works lol
I think I got it at Auto Zone or one of those places, it's called AmPro model T75801 you should be able to borrow or rent a kit like that from one of those stores.
Great work Sir , have a question looking at a 60 series and looking at hauling bulk flour , liquids , weight at 65 ton , flat land 100 miles aday etc ten speed trans rears not sure off , since you haul heavy wit yours how much can one expect for fuel mileage Sir? Ty
There's a 1/4" offset on the side of the lining as a gauge to see from the underside of the truck or trailer when it's time to replace the shoes. You're not allowed to go past the 1/4" point.
