It was either rebuild the whole drum set up or do swap...
Brake pedal has always been hard as a rock with merely a hint of deceleration which may indicate booster issues. Pretty sure that is original to the 74.
I have the longer braided lines to install as well that will give the lift room to move.
That brake fluid looks old and dirty.
I replaced seals and bearings on rear (oil was leaking into drums) and replaced shoes and hardware so that now i have some slowing.
Brake pedal changed to a little softer after that, perhaps i have some air after pressing the brake pedal to confirm all cylinders work on all 4 wheels -they do.
I have the parts from the 83 and will need:
Knuckle rebuild kit for 83fj60
Bearing and seals for 74
Hub kit for 83 aisin hubs
New rotors
New calipers ( were missing)
Grease
FSM for the 83 bits
Sooooo, time to start calling around for parts and i see prices going nuts.
Was missing small hardware like cone washers and steering arm nuts... and spacers oh well.
Any thoughts, tips, links, or parts Love to hear it.
I would love to get these parts blasted clean and painted... wonder if a local shop might do that-im in Trinidad, CO
Will be doing this job on a level driveway slab with portable shade. Have decent tools, will rent bearing puller set.
Wish me luck!
Brake pedal has always been hard as a rock with merely a hint of deceleration which may indicate booster issues. Pretty sure that is original to the 74.
I have the longer braided lines to install as well that will give the lift room to move.
That brake fluid looks old and dirty.
I replaced seals and bearings on rear (oil was leaking into drums) and replaced shoes and hardware so that now i have some slowing.
Brake pedal changed to a little softer after that, perhaps i have some air after pressing the brake pedal to confirm all cylinders work on all 4 wheels -they do.
I have the parts from the 83 and will need:
Knuckle rebuild kit for 83fj60
Bearing and seals for 74
Hub kit for 83 aisin hubs
New rotors
New calipers ( were missing)
Grease
FSM for the 83 bits
Sooooo, time to start calling around for parts and i see prices going nuts.
Was missing small hardware like cone washers and steering arm nuts... and spacers oh well.
Any thoughts, tips, links, or parts Love to hear it.
I would love to get these parts blasted clean and painted... wonder if a local shop might do that-im in Trinidad, CO
Will be doing this job on a level driveway slab with portable shade. Have decent tools, will rent bearing puller set.
Wish me luck!