Here are some pics of the work. I know it helps keep y'all interested.

Everything apart. Used the power steering method on the hubs.

Threw some paint on.

SKF hubs. Hope they last as long as Timken.

Spicer 5-760x ujoints.

 

And here's the adjustment dongle on the booster piston. This is the old one. The new one was doubly adjustable with another nut. I had to locktite it so it would stay where I put it. Dumb design. But I was able to do it without completely removing the master cylinder. Sure hope this works.



Unfortunately, I will have to drive around locally for awhile until I'm sure the brakes won't seize up again. Since I don't know what caused it, this will always be a concern. Sucks.

 

Just went for another test drive. Brakes still aren't sticking (yay?). Seem strong just a little soft. I may adjust the booster again but want to see how everything works for awhile.

Also jacked it up in 4wd and turned everything up front by hand. Both wheels turn forward and rearward smoothly and quietly. I heard no noises at all. Also steering back and forth like butter. Can't figure why there'd be a rotational noise when driving in 4wd and turning left. But it's smooth driving in 2wd so I won't worry about it now.

Just gonna keep her on ice for now. Have 3 bikes and wife's car if I need any transport. Other than tons of oil leaks, I can't see anything else wrong at the moment.

 

Is there an adjustment procedure for that booster rod in the service manual?

 

Proportioning valve shouldn't cause anything to stick, more likely I would think that your adjustment solved the issue.

 

I didn't see anything in my Chilton's but didn't look that hard since the booster is really easy. I'll check it again.

I will take the MC off again in a few days or so and see how the rod is doing. It was loose yesterday so that could easily affect the pedal and mc operation.

The new one comes out as it just sits inside the booster hole while the original is behind a cage and non-removable.

Thanks, guys.

 

Just FYI, there are several YouTube videos that show how to adjust the rod coming out of the booster. Seems that there's even a tool for the job to cut down on the potential back and forth adjustments.

 

Is nothing sacred anymore?? Why is everything we need on youtube?

Haha, thanks, Atomic. I actually was thinking I would avoid youtube this time so I could lean on real feedback and figure things out the old fashioned way. I even talked to the local parts store. Haven't done that in years. Trying to not lean on big tech so much. But alas, I'll give it a look-see.

 

Hard to avoid big tech these days, since many of the older, more experienced fellows are no longer available. Besides, I was a part of big tech for many, many years until I retired recently. I was humbled by YouTube many years ago - my Mom needed batteries replaced in her keyfob and I couldn't figure out how to get into the German-made thing. I went to YouTube and found a short, to the point video by a 12 year old that explicitly detailed how to open that keyfob and change the two batteries inside it.

 

Oh, I get it. My brand new fancy Keurig coffee maker needed a cleaning or some sort and the only resource I could find (no manual or instructions) was on youtube. Not sure if it was designed that way (to keep us locked into the matrix) or they were just lazy with instructions.

So I spent the morning adjusting the brakes. Took the master cylinder off several times to find the right distance of the piston. I think I have it dialed. Went for a drive and the brakes were not hot nor was there undo travel in the pedal. I feel confident for now. Will take a few more days to become positive it's correct. Pics forthcoming.