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In The Ten Ring · 07-26-2013, 06:00 PM

Now things are progressing well with my truck, moving right along on cleaning out the fuel system in preparation to getting it back on the road and I'm learning lots of new things here BUT.

A friend and I tried to push it backwards the other day...it was in neutral with the brake off and it only rolled about an inch and no more. Is it just that heavy (1972 swb) or is something wrong you think? It's been sitting in a garage for 7 years.

I'm 5'9" 164 lbs and my friend is 6' but slimmer than I am.

Fldawg · 07-26-2013, 06:11 PM

check to make sure the brakes didn't lock up, sitting that long the drums rust up

CC69Rat · 07-26-2013, 06:45 PM

Put a jack under the rear axle 'chunk' and see if the wheels turn freely.. check the fronts one side then the other.

I agree it sounds like a brake is rusted up..
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In The Ten Ring · 07-26-2013, 09:57 PM

You know, I bet that's it, which is what I first thought when it happened. My dad had let this truck sit for some 10 years once before and he said the brakes were rusty. He just drove it till they freed!

So....if the drums are rusted, I assume I'd be looking at a complete drum tear down and then having the drums turned? Ditto for the discs maybe? Replacing some parts?

I really don't want to get this thing towed...on the positive side, it isn't going to be easy to steal! Especially given that I removed the seat, fuel thank, and battery....

07-26-2013, 06:00 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	What is up? Now things are progressing well with my truck, moving right along on cleaning out the fuel system in preparation to getting it back on the road and I'm learning lots of new things here BUT. A friend and I tried to push it backwards the other day...it was in neutral with the brake off and it only rolled about an inch and no more. Is it just that heavy (1972 swb) or is something wrong you think? It's been sitting in a garage for 7 years. I'm 5'9" 164 lbs and my friend is 6' but slimmer than I am.

07-26-2013, 06:11 PM	#2
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: What is up? check to make sure the brakes didn't lock up, sitting that long the drums rust up

07-26-2013, 06:45 PM	#3
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: What is up? Put a jack under the rear axle 'chunk' and see if the wheels turn freely.. check the fronts one side then the other. I agree it sounds like a brake is rusted up.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-26-2013, 09:57 PM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What is up? You know, I bet that's it, which is what I first thought when it happened. My dad had let this truck sit for some 10 years once before and he said the brakes were rusty. He just drove it till they freed! So....if the drums are rusted, I assume I'd be looking at a complete drum tear down and then having the drums turned? Ditto for the discs maybe? Replacing some parts? I really don't want to get this thing towed...on the positive side, it isn't going to be easy to steal! Especially given that I removed the seat, fuel thank, and battery....



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