Handbrake replacement

[Little Jo]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

The oil serves a purpose to prevent the brake band from rusting. Keeping the lining and band well soaked in oil or gear lub prevent failure due to rust.

But all kidding aside the, the point is if the brake is correctly adjusted and never has to be applied to stop the vehicle instead of or in aid of the regular brakes it should not wear out. They due seem to get oil soaked and if you ever drive off with the brake partially engaged it will eventually let you know it or the cars behind you will when smoke starts rolling from under the truck.

I too have done a sudden stop on the side of the road diving from the cab with fire extinguisher in hand, after seeing smoke in the rear mirrors. Looking under the truck in the smoke to hear that sizzling sound like some one cooking bacon.

No flames, so I chocked the wheels released the hand brake and sat there until the whole mess was cooled down.

Cheers Phil

Hi Phil

Looks like from comments made there is an ongoing problem with the jeep transmission brake and I am pleased that I am not alone out here in Jeep world. I have not had the smoke from under the jeep incident yet, something to look forward too, I hope not.

There was so much oil on the linings, it was soft and mushy and beyond cleaning and drying. I replaced the oil seals before putting the brake back together and I am looking forward to a nice long drive to see what transpires.

This will have to wait until after I next Monday, that is when my jeep is booked into the government garage for all their checks. If the vehicle is passed I can then obtain my registraion disk and legally drive on the road. I just hope they keep an open mind and remembber the Jeep in 68 years old and not modern technology.

Cheers

Tony
Little Jo