break light came on and I looked to find this.

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  1. russellgaspard

    russellgaspard Member

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    Can anyone tell me what happened and what needs to be done to fix it?
     

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    Blown wheel cylinder
     
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    change them on both sides...
     
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    ... and the hose too.
     
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    JL Mav I almost made it to Lake Tahoe

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    If the shoes are soaked change them also, and clean out the drum and the backing plate.
     
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    All the above.
     
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    You probably already figured out that you shouldn't drive it until it's fixed. If your not comfortable working on brakes, find somebody who is. If you still have a good pedal, you won't for very long. Once air enters the system you might be able to pump up the pedal and will only be working off front brakes. Emergency brake will still work.
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Well, at least, you know your brake light works :huh:
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Not a difficult nor expensive job, if you are comfortable doing your own work.

    Do one side at a time, so you can reassemble the springs and arms and plates all in the correct order, looking at the still-assembled other side for guidance.

    Don't ask me why I mention that...:slap:
     
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    You do that for the same reason that I do that :biglaugh:
     
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    ...and even the shop manual only shows one side ...
     
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