| tshancock | -- 07-05-2021 @ 12:39 PM |
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Good day gentleman. I have a question about a noise coming from my front left brake while braking. I was able to purchase my 36 5 window earlier this year and was checking it out and pulled all the wheels to check for leaks and brake shoe wear patterns as well as bearing play. I notice nothing unusual and put everything back together. I tighten the lugs down with a half inch impact which I have since heard that's a no no. Since that day when I brake their is a loud humm. No pulsation in the pedal just a hummm, release the brake, it's gone. It's harmonic. I put a slight turn on the drum thinking that the shoes were touching where the had not before, because of the draw down with the impact. Still makes the noise. Any thoughts?
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| cub 45 | -- 07-05-2021 @ 1:11 PM |
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Why not back the lug nuts off and hand tighten them and see what happens.
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| supereal | -- 07-06-2021 @ 11:11 AM |
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If the brakes are properly adjusted, I would look for a broken or weak return spring on that wheel. It is also possible that either the wedge or wedge drive pin is hanging up if you still have mechanical brakes. While you are at it, it is a good idea to pull the grease seal and inspect the bearing. If you find spalling on the bearing or the race, it likely means the bearing was run dry at some time. If the bearing and/or race is found damaged on one front wheel, you can bet the other side is too. Repack all bearings. If a dry bearing seizes on the road, lost steering control is the result. This message was edited by supereal on 7-6-21 @ 11:13 AM
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| 1931 Flamingo | -- 07-07-2021 @ 7:31 AM |
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I know 36 had mechanical brakes BUT has yours been converted to hydraulic?? Paul in CT
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