Broken Axle

Posted by John Forsyth On 2009/9/29 5:45:05

Well, last Saturday had a joyful experience.

Broke an axle, causing no brakes as i went down a gentle hill.

Finally locked up the remaining rear emergency brake and hit a curb and up onto a shoulder (whew close)Missed a huge van at the stoplight by inches but I got her shutdown.

So far I am winning....old axle out.....bearing off and new one pressed on new axle.....that's in place in the car. Long ways to go yet. Tow truck driver took the brakes apart so I have to sort that (haven't done those kinda brakes in 30 years). The drum survived, but the tire didn't.

What's a few tires......