| NEWBY asking for help : Rear Brake replacement job [message #330088] |
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Dutch Marc
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Registered: March 2017
Location: Full TIme Nomad
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O Hi there, Thanks for reading this post.
Funny hot his GMC work for me.. Everytime I try to get ready or goto a GMC rally something seems to come up before. Key Cylinder broken, Leaking Radiator, Airbag issues, now getting ready for the Tucson AZ rally .... Brakes ???
Anyway ... Since a few days I have been noticing that my 73' Canyon land had been making grinding noises when I hit the brakes. Spend the last 2 months in AZ boondocking around and have been told maybe it's some dirts. Tried high pressure washing it out ... No luck ...
I have been talking to a few people in GMC community to ask for their opinions and get info. Just hate to ask the same people over and over for more and more info before they get to tired of me :-/ Since I am currently parked in Long Beach , I also called Miguel and asked his info and got quoted a estimate for repair.
Since I am a full timer in my '73 GMC I have plenty of time, I am trying to find out if this is something I could do myself with help of a friend who is pretty handy mechanically. My main reason from this is to learn more about my Coach. As a newbie I still think working on it is fun  and also like to save some money if possible.
As far as I have been able to get some info regarding this project, Since the wheels will be OFF and the brakes will be removed I might as well have a look at the rear bearings. I have been greasing them, but I don't know what shape or condition they are in.
Since I am new to any of this am I hoping to get as much info as possible before starting the job, Also ... to prevent any issues that I could have easily prevented by asking around or doing more research before "gettin dirty"
http://www.bdub.net/gmcmhparts/#BRAKES
I believe I only need these parts for the break job?( PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING ELSE I MIGHT NEED OR IF SOMETHING IS NOT NEEDED !)
Hopefully I can find all these part locally ready for order or pickup in So-Cal Long Beach Area
I have spend quit some time calling and trying online to get any of these parts .. NO LUCK SO FAR ...
Hopefully some of you gurus can help me and will be able to supply a link for placing order from Autozone - Wagner - CarQuest - United
http://www.bdub.net/gmcmhparts/#BRAKES
This is the only part I have been able to find 
Wagner - PAB-462R = https://www.amazon.com/Wagner-ThermoQuiet-PAB462R-Riveted-Brake/dp/B000CLQO7U
Also I have been using this in the past for greasing, I assume I can use it for the bearings again ...
https://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-SynPower-Synthetic-Automotive-Grease/dp/B000CQ4DK0/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1513300540&sr=1-1& amp;keywords=valvoline+synthetic+grease
On a last note.... The PO mentioned showed me this when I purchased my Mello Yello ...
- Rear wheel complete brake job, Replace all shoes, hardware, and wheel bearings.
- Replace park brake system with new stainless steel pulley actuator assembly
- Change engine oil and filter, also power steering fluid, and brake fluid
- Replace brake master cylinder
Hopefully this means it will be a easy job
Thanks in advance for all the reply info and I am looking forward to meet some of you out in AZ for the GMC INT RALLY !!! YEAY !!!!
Grtx Dutch Marc
BTW : I also looked for photo's on the http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/ I only found a few images related to "rear brake" searches. Any info link - Muncho Xtra Thanks !
1973 26' Canyon Land (Mello Yello) (TZE063v101302)
Full Time GMC Nomad ('98 NL 2 USA)
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