Attention: TDR Forum Junkies The last two occasions when I have adjusted the rear brakes I have had the same problem. I don't rely on the self-adjusters. I just tighten up the star-wheels, and back off until the wheel spins freely. I then take the truck out for a five mile test run. At the end of the test run, during which the brakes work perfectly, I check the temperatures of the rear brake drums with my infra-red thermometer. Both rear wheels are about 80 degrees F. Perfect.
However, the next time I take the truck out, perhaps the same day, the kerbside rear wheel brake binds on, and the smell of very hot brake material forces me to stop, and the drum temperature is 340 degrees! A few months ago, at the last service,the problem cleared itself after a couple of days, and I hoped it was just a passing jamming of the mechanism. Unfortunately, the exact same thing has happened today, and the truck is off the road until I sort it. I'm going to dismantle that drum when it cools, but does anyone have some ideas on what might be the problem, to help my examination?? Thanks.
Nick.
However, the next time I take the truck out, perhaps the same day, the kerbside rear wheel brake binds on, and the smell of very hot brake material forces me to stop, and the drum temperature is 340 degrees! A few months ago, at the last service,the problem cleared itself after a couple of days, and I hoped it was just a passing jamming of the mechanism. Unfortunately, the exact same thing has happened today, and the truck is off the road until I sort it. I'm going to dismantle that drum when it cools, but does anyone have some ideas on what might be the problem, to help my examination?? Thanks.
Nick.
