As I stated I would remove the brake drum after work today and get a bird's eye view of the inside of the drum and brake shoes. That way I have been there and seen what was in there. I was delighted. First the 5-gallon bucket and the HMMWV seat cushion.
View attachment 857029 Last week I busted my folding chair. It was plastic and very cold about 12*. I guess the plastic did not like the load or the temperature. The cap was an easy removal. As soon as I had it removed, I knew the results were going to be favorable.
View attachment 857030 I pulled the cotter pin and removed the nut.
View attachment 857031 That is what I wanted to see. Like I mentioned I don't think this trailer chassis was ever towed down the road.
View attachment 857032 The drum is brand new inside and out. My surge brakes are working, and all is well. That was the goal for the day. 28*is not great weather and it was flurrying. But an extra task needs to be done. Make up for the R & R time yesterday. This bent rear support bracket was bothering me since I first seen it.
View attachment 857037 Time to come off.
View attachment 857033 2 batteries on the Milwaukee M12 mini grinder and I was able to remove the bracket and save it for repairs. I will make a set up with sockets and steel and press that back in place like new.
View attachment 857034 It looks better with the bent bracket removed. I also measured up the rear fenders so I can make a set of mudflaps and a protector for the rear light wiring. I am building for the long haul. I need 2 pieces of extruded aluminum angle to do this job correctly. As a bonus I transported the wheels to the sand blaster and dropped them off.
View attachment 857035 I am going to have them blasted and painted white. I have a set of the original Chevrolet center caps and trim rings for 16" 1 ton truck. They will look great. I only have 3 of the trim rings but I only need 3. 1 for the spare also. Take Care and Be Safe. Tires and wheels are my next thing to get completed. Next week. I don't think the trailer wheels and tires need balanced. But I may just do it. It has shock absorbers so it may as well have balanced tires. The HMMWV tires and wheels that were on the trailer were balanced.