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Title: How can you tell your Brake Cans are starting to go bad and may need replacing?
Post by: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM on May 14, 2024, 07:30:16 AM

 
Asking for a friend.  ;D

Title: Re: How can you tell your Brake Cans are starting to go bad and may need replacing?
Post by: Van on May 14, 2024, 09:33:53 AM

I can tell...when I have to use the back of the truck in front of me to stop I know. Duct tape my freind... duct tape! ;D

Title: Re: How can you tell your Brake Cans are starting to go bad and may need replacing?
Post by: Bill Gerrie on May 15, 2024, 04:13:10 AM

If there is any holes due to rusting or damage they are automatically changed. Also if there is any air leaks when applied the diaphram is gone. Do not attempt to replace a rubber diaphram in a spring brake. The powerful spring can kill you. They are so cheap if in doubt replace them.

Title: Re: How can you tell your Brake Cans are starting to go bad and may need replacing?
Post by: freds on May 18, 2024, 08:44:53 AM

Ok this has to be click bait, yes replace them LOL!!!

Title: Re: How can you tell your Brake Cans are starting to go bad and may need replacing?
Post by: Jim Blackwood on May 26, 2024, 08:55:01 AM

Surely that'll buff out?

Jim