brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

retodd7711 · 05-09-2011, 08:33 AM

Yesterday while driving through town, some idiot turned in front of me.
I had to slam on he brakes, hard enough the lock and skid.
When I went to take off, I noticed the truck pulling hard left.
After about a mile, the brake started smoking. I had to call a rollback.
I didn't get home until dark and never got a chance to check it out.
I'm not the worlds best mechanic, but I can't afford a huge bill.
My question: what exactly should I expect when I pull the drums?
Maybe just dirt and corrosion keeping the pads from retracting?
maybe a stuck piston. I'm just looking for your been there,
done that story. Thanks guys.
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awbrown · 05-09-2011, 08:58 AM

First off if it still is stuck I would try driving it forward and back to see if it loosens up ,also brake the breeders loose to make sure you dont have a hose that has gone bad inside , if not you will have to try to back off the adjuster til it turns or you will be some frustrated tring to remove it with it locked up ... I am asumming it is a drum brake truck ?? if it is discs and it doesnt release upon braking the bleeders free , you should be able to pry the caliper off .......

retodd7711 · 05-09-2011, 09:12 AM

A little more info. It's the front brake. Drum, not disc.
Brakes were working fine until the lockdown.
All three other wheels seemed to roll fine.
Truck rolled backwards off the rollback,
But would not roll forward without great effort.
Thanks, Todd.
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Rich 5150 69 · 05-09-2011, 10:52 AM

I don`t believe the 62`s had self adjusters... maybe wrong....I`m thinking more like a retractor spring broke...!

**slepysal** · 05-09-2011, 10:55 AM

jack the end that has the problem, spin the wheel. Is it draging, or making any strange sounds? I would take the wheel and drum off and see if any thing broke or came loose. Keep us posted

Surfdaddy · 05-09-2011, 05:22 PM

I agree with rich. sounds like a retractor spring broke. I just finished messing with the brakes on my 61, kind of a pain

retodd7711 · 05-09-2011, 07:20 PM

Well. I had to beat the drum off with a big hammer.
The wheel cylinder was stuck open and wouldn't let
the springs retract. New wheel cylinder $20. Not too bad.
About half a can of pb blaster before I started turning bolts
Seemed like a good idea. Everything came off fine.
Thanks guys, always a big help in times of need

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Surfdaddy · 05-09-2011, 07:30 PM

Did you have to remove the backing plate to get the wheel cylinder off? On my 61 3/4 ton the wheel cylinders were called out to be the same from front to back but they weren't. I had to get a rebuild kit and put the old ones back in.

**slepysal** · 05-09-2011, 07:36 PM

good to hear !

retodd7711 · 05-10-2011, 04:39 AM

And I had a really cute helper

**slepysal** · 05-10-2011, 11:26 AM

And a cold brew? Life is good !

05-09-2011, 08:33 AM	#1
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? Yesterday while driving through town, some idiot turned in front of me. I had to slam on he brakes, hard enough the lock and skid. When I went to take off, I noticed the truck pulling hard left. After about a mile, the brake started smoking. I had to call a rollback. I didn't get home until dark and never got a chance to check it out. I'm not the worlds best mechanic, but I can't afford a huge bill. My question: what exactly should I expect when I pull the drums? Maybe just dirt and corrosion keeping the pads from retracting? maybe a stuck piston. I'm just looking for your been there, done that story. Thanks guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

05-09-2011, 08:58 AM	#2
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? First off if it still is stuck I would try driving it forward and back to see if it loosens up ,also brake the breeders loose to make sure you dont have a hose that has gone bad inside , if not you will have to try to back off the adjuster til it turns or you will be some frustrated tring to remove it with it locked up ... I am asumming it is a drum brake truck ?? if it is discs and it doesnt release upon braking the bleeders free , you should be able to pry the caliper off .......

05-09-2011, 09:12 AM	#3
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? A little more info. It's the front brake. Drum, not disc. Brakes were working fine until the lockdown. All three other wheels seemed to roll fine. Truck rolled backwards off the rollback, But would not roll forward without great effort. Thanks, Todd. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

05-09-2011, 10:52 AM	#4
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? I don`t believe the 62`s had self adjusters... maybe wrong....I`m thinking more like a retractor spring broke...! __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

05-09-2011, 10:55 AM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? jack the end that has the problem, spin the wheel. Is it draging, or making any strange sounds? I would take the wheel and drum off and see if any thing broke or came loose. Keep us posted __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 05-09-2011 at 10:55 AM.

05-09-2011, 05:22 PM	#6
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? I agree with rich. sounds like a retractor spring broke. I just finished messing with the brakes on my 61, kind of a pain __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

05-09-2011, 07:20 PM	#7
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? Well. I had to beat the drum off with a big hammer. The wheel cylinder was stuck open and wouldn't let the springs retract. New wheel cylinder $20. Not too bad. About half a can of pb blaster before I started turning bolts Seemed like a good idea. Everything came off fine. Thanks guys, always a big help in times of need Posted via Mobile Device __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

05-09-2011, 07:30 PM	#8
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? Did you have to remove the backing plate to get the wheel cylinder off? On my 61 3/4 ton the wheel cylinders were called out to be the same from front to back but they weren't. I had to get a rebuild kit and put the old ones back in. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

05-09-2011, 07:36 PM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? good to hear ! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

05-10-2011, 04:39 AM	#10
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? And I had a really cute helper Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

05-10-2011, 11:26 AM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: brake trouble on the '62. little help, please? And a cold brew? Life is good ! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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