Willeye Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 New to the site,just got this truck. My Grandpa got it back in the early 90s and used it to haul hay on his farm. Prior to that it had a box bed and was used by JC Penney's. Grandpa put the flat dump bed on it. Od only shows 82000 miles. Still has JC Penney's logos on the doors.It's been off the road for a few years due to brake problems. I spent the last few months getting it going, replaced master cylinder, tires, batteries and rebuilt the starter. I plan to use it for hauling cars. Going to extend the bed a few feet, so it will touch the ground without dumping too high. Also adding a winch to the front of the bed. The bad part is my Grandpa passed away the day before I was able to take it for a test drive. Just drove it home this week, about 200 miles. Furtherest it's been in 3-5 yrs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I had a couple of those Midliners. Good trucks till they started needing parts then very expensive. The hydraulic brakes on the 200 series were VERY expensive to replace parts on.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/#findComment-70114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms200landscaper Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Where can I find hydraulic brakes for these? I have a guy thats giving me an 81 ms200 but he said it needs a rear brake but he cant find anywhere... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/#findComment-474154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 https://www.truckid.com/mack-midliner-series-accessories-parts/....France... (Renault).. Heck it was hard to get parts when I worked on them more than 15 years ago. They are good trucks, just pricey. I will keep looking. My local dealer still has books on them. Is yours an MS-200P? Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/#findComment-474175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 It has drum brakes, right? I bet if the shoe backing plate is re-useable, a local brake re-man shop can re-line them. there are a few places here in the Charlotte area that do it. The wheel cylinders, may be re-buildable too. I just recently had to re-build 2 on a 65 D-500. I was able to hone the cylinders and find a build kit with the correct diameter rubber cups. I was able to save the springs and pistons... They worked and didnt leak when I was done. No guess how long they will live, but it was my only option at the time. I assume you checked E-Bay? jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/#findComment-474176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) Ebay is the place to start, ever person in America that has one of these that comes on the forum gets the same dribble about parts not been obtainable, yet if we just punch in the make model etc the parts are almost always right there on ebay Or as Joey has said, get the shoes relined and wheel cylinders re-done with a stainless steel sleeve and their will never be a problem again You will need to find a parts place were the first question asked isn't "whats the vin number" as I doubt you will get a kit over the counter, they will need to measure the bore, the people that stainless sleeve them will be able to do all of that any way And the prices have never been crazy dear type of thing if you bring them in from Europe yourself Good luck Paul Edited May 22, 2021 by mrsmackpaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/#findComment-474183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Paul, you make good points.. re-sleeveing the cylinders is a good idea. As I said.... I honed the cylinders, However on this truck that I believe you have to pull the hub off the spindle,,,,,, I would get the machine shop work done. and then, if you (drive) it right..., it should last many years.. You're thought's Paul?... jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/#findComment-474200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 People find that once a stainless sleeve is fitted you never have another problem This only applies to vehicle's that aren't driven often Wheel cylinders get rust in them and the seals dont last long after that If it was mine I would go all the way and fix what ever had to be fixed and if it was looked after it would probably out last me While its apart I would check king pins the lot and just fix it once Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/#findComment-474245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Good point again Paul.... 20 years ago, I worked on a few of them, MS 200's and 300's, and a bunch of CS model's too, and I thought they were neat trucks, and they ran and drove good too. "M" can have a good truck, if it's not too far gone.. I did see some parts on E-Bay. Most were for the 300P. Are there a lot of parts in Australia?.... We used to order from Renault in France, here in the States.. jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/#findComment-474247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 I would think France would be the go for a lot of things but most people in Australia rarely buy genuine anything and normally shop aftermarket Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17195-81-ms-200/#findComment-474250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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