Rob Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm going to be needing one of these for my RL797 in NV. It does not have front brakes. It is on Budd hubs and I'd like to either have the complete axle, or brakes only from one. The axle under my other RL797L is a "900" series Rockwell. I'd prefer cam brakes if possible.Thanks,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/23765-rockwell-axle-with-brakes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Whuddaya need brakes fer? Alls they do is slow ya down! Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23765-rockwell-axle-with-brakes/#findComment-106618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Whuddaya need brakes fer? Alls they do is slow ya down! Ahhh I know what you mean. Specially since all three back axles already have brakes! What the hell would a guy need more for? I just kinda like front brakes is all.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/23765-rockwell-axle-with-brakes/#findComment-106621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm going to be needing one of these for my RL797 in NV. It does not have front brakes. It is on Budd hubs and I'd like to either have the complete axle, or brakes only from one. The axle under my other RL797L is a "900" series Rockwell. I'd prefer cam brakes if possible.Thanks,Rob Everyone used that axle. Everyone did not use the RS or RL spring pad spacing. The best way to deal with adding front brakes is to leave your axle in place, and find a later axle with outboard drums, and swap out the spindles. Use your existing steering arm. Finding backing plates that fit your spindles, sounds like a good idea, but probably just won't happen, even though the spindle is drilled for them. If you Remember, I bought a 77 Frightliner to piggyback my RS back to Ga. from Oregon, and I used the spindles off it to retrofit my RS. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23765-rockwell-axle-with-brakes/#findComment-106643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Everyone used that axle. Everyone did not use the RS or RL spring pad spacing. The best way to deal with adding front brakes is to leave your axle in place, and find a later axle with outboard drums, and swap out the spindles. Use your existing steering arm. Finding backing plates that fit your spindles, sounds like a good idea, but probably just won't happen, even though the spindle is drilled for them. If you Remember, I bought a 77 Frightliner to piggyback my RS back to Ga. from Oregon, and I used the spindles off it to retrofit my RS.Hi James, I did know what you are speaking of. I've just not found anything in the short time I've been looking. The "900" series axle was common and I will do as you suggest as I'd like to have the outboard drums. The other two trucks I've done the brakes on use Rockwell "P" series shoes, but if possible, I'd like to go a little newer style. I don't think this will be hard to convert at all once parts are located. I need to take a junkyard tour next weekend but don't want to start purchasing anything until actually knowing what axle series is under the truck.Got anymore done on the RS?Thanks,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/23765-rockwell-axle-with-brakes/#findComment-106645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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