GPWS Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I am having an issue with cracked brake drum on the rear axle this has happened about 4/5 times same side same axle anyone else having issues with this truck is 2017 gu713 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69586-cracked-brake-drums/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Remmers Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Cheap drums like TRP brand are noted for breaking. If its near mounting flange could be corrosion or debris on the hub or wheel. Still seems too frequent for any explanation I'm giving. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69586-cracked-brake-drums/#findComment-495835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Make sure hub is completely clean before sliding on drum. TRP parts are junk. I had brand new air bags separate from them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69586-cracked-brake-drums/#findComment-495855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) Regardless of brand you are having an issue with the brake on that axle. I’d suggest after driving for a bit get out and use a temp gun on each drum and see how much the difference is. Edited April 23, 2022 by Onyx610 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69586-cracked-brake-drums/#findComment-495932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 TRP drums are junk ??? How about the gold air chambers that are junk ? Why is it that the guy with the truck has the guys pull him over to see this junk, but the guy's that make and sell it ???? they never have to so much as even warranty it in most cases. It's only brake parts, guess it's no big deal. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69586-cracked-brake-drums/#findComment-495947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Onyx610 said: Regardless of brand you are having an issue with the brake on that axle. Yep, clearly to me there is a problem with this hub on this axle Time to drop it all apart, pull the S cam out, the lot, everthing right down to the last nut and bolt on this hub One drum cracking for me is a concern, more than one on the same hub would be setting off alarm bells in my head regardless of the brand of drums been used Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69586-cracked-brake-drums/#findComment-495949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 im assuming hub piloted hubs, if so, did some one jam a wheel on with one lug nut rather than 2 opposing lugs evenly , and damage one of the pilots causing the brake drum to run eccentrically? or did you buy budd wheel drums for hub piloted, I have seen that before... good luck, jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69586-cracked-brake-drums/#findComment-495956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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