[ihc] Roger's brakes

[Joel M Brodsky <jmbrodsky@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Roger,
      Drums, you can find in a wrecking yard if need be, but I've seen many
run close to the
limits for many years and though I can't recommend it, I've had no ill
effects.  Never seen any
available new.  Be careful if you get replacements, as there are some ford
axles and drums
that are 'close' to the IH ones.  I have a Travelall with a Dana 60, 5 on
5.5" and the drum's center
hole is about 1/2" wider dia. than the stub on the axle shaft. The axle
shaft looks like a Ford
or other Big3 type unit with the same splines.  The end play sounds like a
problem with the bearing.  Check the
four bolts that hold the axle retaining plate on the axle tube.  They are
accessed through the hole in
the rear hub.  Don't try and go around the back of the brake backing plate
with a box wrench.  I've
seen a friend do this, until I explained to him that the hole in the hub
was for a socket to go through.
He about threw the wrench at me.  Bearings are inexpensive from any store,
a diff shop can assemble in minutes
for usually about $15 for pressing them off/on.

      Rotors are usually anywhere between $45 and $95 depending on quality.
$50 sounds fine,
if they are the quality you like, go with it.  Studs are easy to obtain and
replace, and the rotors are
often a bugger to press on/off the hubs.  I've had good luck with lots of
PB and careful
application of pressure (hits with a hammer noncritical surfaces).

      Glad the column stuff worked out.

JoelB

Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 10:01:05 -0700
From: "Roger L. Waggener Sr." <crusty@domain.elided>
Subject: [ihc] Oh Oh

While doing a rear brake job on our 79 Scout I noticed that the driver's
side axle has between 1/16 and 1/8 inch end play. Other side none and no
vertical play at all on either side.  Differentials are NOT my thing. Do
I have a likely problem on the horizon?  Also I might add - AutoZone
messed up a drum that was almost on the limit anyway - they cut a 3/8
wide groove about .015 deep- how hard are drums to come by.  I used it
anyway but it's questionable.
It'll soon be time for rotors- they quoted me $50 and change. Is that
good / bad or just ugly?  Mine are warped and missing a stud on each. I
haven't measured them ( major lack of a mic) but expect there're about
to the limit also.
Thanks for all the responses about my ignition lock switch.  I don't
know about the AM locks but the 76 Vega measured right and works fine.
Thanks Joel for the hint about the Harbor Freight tool but I DID IT with
my thumbs using a nut pick - my thumbs don't work anymore but I GOT it.
I won't do it again- for sure.

the Crusty Old Codger in the Desert
Roger L. Waggener Sr.
Mesa Town Center, Arizona