wayacoyote
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Thanks for any help or suggestions, beforehand.
I have my grandfather's '63 MF50 (diesel). It was last in the shop for new rear axle seals and new brakes. When I got it back, either or both sides would hum (i.e. produce a vibration) after the use of the brakes. The vibration would continue for nearly a minute. In trying to solve it, I would lift the brake peddles with my toe, but that didn't always work. Yes, there was a bit of play that I could lift.
I took it back to the shop, and he adjusted both sides. That didn't help. I'm not willing to go back to him.
I pulled one of the drums today. I had to release a lot of tension with the adjuster in order to pull the drum. Everything seems in order. I turned the adjustor down a bit more and noticed a little play in the pads at the adjustor after doing so. I repeated this, but the spring seems properly tight/ strong.
When I put the wheel back on, that side spun much free-er (of course I had release the tensioner A LOT). In trying to re-adjust the tension, I noticed a spot where the wheel hit resistance when spun...
This makes me think that I need to have the drums turned. Even still, this wouldn't cause the hum since the frequency is fast even when I'm moving slow... or would it?
My trusted mechanic (Dad) is elderly, so I'd appreciate any advice you all can give.
Thanks,
coyote
I have my grandfather's '63 MF50 (diesel). It was last in the shop for new rear axle seals and new brakes. When I got it back, either or both sides would hum (i.e. produce a vibration) after the use of the brakes. The vibration would continue for nearly a minute. In trying to solve it, I would lift the brake peddles with my toe, but that didn't always work. Yes, there was a bit of play that I could lift.
I took it back to the shop, and he adjusted both sides. That didn't help. I'm not willing to go back to him.
I pulled one of the drums today. I had to release a lot of tension with the adjuster in order to pull the drum. Everything seems in order. I turned the adjustor down a bit more and noticed a little play in the pads at the adjustor after doing so. I repeated this, but the spring seems properly tight/ strong.
When I put the wheel back on, that side spun much free-er (of course I had release the tensioner A LOT). In trying to re-adjust the tension, I noticed a spot where the wheel hit resistance when spun...
This makes me think that I need to have the drums turned. Even still, this wouldn't cause the hum since the frequency is fast even when I'm moving slow... or would it?
My trusted mechanic (Dad) is elderly, so I'd appreciate any advice you all can give.
Thanks,
coyote