Jeep Willys Brakes pt. 2 rear brakes
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- In this video I replace brakes in Ned and talk about future giveaway #jeepwillys#jeepwillysbrakes this video is for guidance and entertainment, before attempting this work consult a professional
Doing my first old Jeep, '56 CJ5. It's been cobbled on since it was new and I'm un cobbling the thing. Anyway, the brakes had been done recently, new lines, master cylinder, and apparently someone rebuilt the originals and the drivers side front was weeping brake fluid. No problems, got an OEM wheel cylinder for it and fixed it. Passenger rear started to leak. The axle nut was nearly hand tight and the key was somehow put in upside down and backwards. You are the absolutely first person to explain and show why and how the key goes in correctly! I had to replace the grease seal also because grease was all over the new brakes that were in there. Thank you for pointing out how to install the key correctly! It was driving me crazy. I'm old enough to know drum brakes, but never had a tapered shaft with a keyway.
Sounds like a cool project, I really like the cj5s. My bothers had them when I was young. I guess my fc150 has a cj5 chassis. I’d like to take credit for being the first to explain the key install but I can’t. I saw it on a metal shaper video, but I guess it’s always good to relay good information.
Both the front & rear axles have the “Longer” brake shoe on the front & the “Short” shoe towards the rear. It’s in the Service Manual that has helped me work on my 48 2A that’s been in our family since my father bought it brand new! Garage on the Hill is right👍 Now you get to use your hub puller again.
Wow that’s an awesome Jeep to have, you and Garage on the hill are right. Yes the hub will pop right off this time.Thanks for the input
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Thankyou Jefferyand welcome to the channel. I could see how how it would be awesome to drive in your area. Such a beautiful place. I always wanted to go there now that I know about the Jeep culture makes me want to more. Thanks for being part of this project
Definitely compare old parts to new, but also check the manual! (Or the CJ2A forum...) It's certainly a topic for discussion. In some applications, the short brake shoe goes facing forward. On the stock CJ2A, the short shoe faces the rear, the long shoe faces the front on each hub. When I did my rear brakes, I found that the guy before me put the short ones facing the wrong direction.
Thankyou it kind off when I saw the shoes that came off were the same size. Goes to show you can’t assume they were done right before.thanks for your input
I can’t comment on the brakes cause I have not been into these old of brake systems in a long time. It’s been at least 25 years since I’ve worked on Jeep’s this old. Love your Chanel You’ve got some Great Stuff !!
Hey Thanks Kurt, I’m glad you like the videos .
Excellent! Thank you for walking through the steps. I am working my way up the learning curve rebuilding the brakes on each wheel of my 1953 Willys Station Wagon 4x4. Components are slightly different, such as having an upper and lower spring. I'm searching for technique on their installation; top first, bottom first, both simultaneous, or find a gorilla...with small fingers!
The springs are definitely a challenge. It blew apart on me a couple times.the only tougher thing is loosening up the rusty parts.If you find that gorilla let me know 😂
Use a bar clamp too hold the shoes in place, then install the springs in there proper hole in the shoes, Also make sure you loosen up your adjustment nut on the parking brake cable before trying too remove drums and loosen up the eccentrics on the backing plate, so there is no pressure in the drum when removing it
I wont comment much, but I have done some good progress on rebuilding the L134. Still have to paint the block and bolt on pumps etc. For the most part its coming along good. Im dreading having to work on these stubborn old brakes.
Moving all the stuff to get started reminds me of working in my garage. Move the tractor, move the wifes car, garbage can out. Then the funstarts. Rear hubs on Willys sure are fun. :-)
It’s surprising how fast garages can fill up with stuff . It helps to have things on wheels. Getting the hubs off are the worse part but that puller really helps
My brother's jeepster hubs pulled off by hand.must have been on of the lucky ones.
That is lucky, My Fc was even harder. But that puller makes it easier definitely a worthwhile tool
Hey Jason
Wow did you get lucky with that hub puller !
I have seen guys brake the lug studs off trying to get those old hubs off the axle.
Also the upper adjusters breaking loose so you can use them was a break for you.
I have seen guys have to cut them off with a torch, then have to replace the "Eccentric" or even the intire backing plate.
You were right about the front brake size.
Your front brakes actually do way more of your braking than the rear ( over 60% of your braking happens with the front brakes ) so they wear out sooner.
That is why so many car makers put Disc brakes on the front only.
You will also notice that on each wheel the front shoe linning is usually shorter than the rear shoe linning .
There is actually a mechanical reason for that, I just can not remember what it is at the moment.
Getting old and grey is so much fun !
That orange on the hub and drums looks great.
But do you really want the whole Jeep that color ?
Giggles
Hey, it's your ride, do it as you want it.
By the way, did you put right hand thread lug studs back in on the left side ?
Be Safe, Well and Warm
That hub puller works so good. I tried a regular puller once and it didn’t even budge. The different brake shoes through me off at first. Especially when the ones I took off were the same size. They will be easy to change.We want to paint the Jeep a burnt orange. The orange on the hubs is a little bright I’ll probably tone it down. Be well and safe also
Ohhh Ya you jumped over the adjustment part. I’d like to see how that’s done. ✌️
I’m trying to keep the videos short. But I am planning on doing a video on adjusting the brakes
@@royworks28 kool bud !!
I believe they are referred to as the "Eccentrics!" There is a special wrench from mac or snap on that fits the adjuster!
I’ll look into it , thanks for the input.
what sort of lift have you created? looks super affordable.
It was, at the time it cost about 60.00. It has really been useful
I see you pressed in new wheel studs through those new drums. I just bought the same ones for my CJ2A, wondering if you have any hints or tips. Thinking about grabbing the standard harbor freight press, a swedge removal tool, and going for it. Not sure if there's a trick to getting the new ones pressed in perfectly or what.
My video for the front hub install showed me using a harborfreight press which I would recommend getting a hole saw to remove swedge also works well for limited use. I ran into an issue with the drum lug holes were a little small so I opened them up a little with a step bit , The drum and hub won’t fit in the press to push studs in. So I ended up cutting a short piece of 1” steel pipe to support the bottom side of the hub around lug bolt hole.and the hit the lug bolt in with a hammer. It worked better than I thought it would.A larger press would work better but I couldn’t justify the expense. I hope this made sense. I should have shown it in the video.I’ve been watching your videos,you’re doing great. I watch on my tv so I don’t get a chance to comment right off
@@royworks28 Oops, I missed that video! Helps to have the notification bell clicked... But that's exactly what I've noticed with all my drums. The holes look just barely too small. I appreciate the views on my project. Trying to keep it entertaining and informative where possible.
@@SunkCostGarage I hope it helps, good luck 👍
Brake cylinders in wheels are wheel cylinders or slave cylinders
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Long shoe goes at rear of the set short shoe to the front
One long shoe and one short shoe makes a set Not long long or short short
Thanks David, I found out from a couple of sources that each wheel gets a long & short shoe. I actually had it wrong in this video but I did correct it
I want to win a free jeep rust repair!
That’s at a 1000 subscribers 😂 lol