Re: [FWDLK] Transmission Brake

[Roger Howard <rdhoward@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello List,
Just so it doesnt get confusing, i am NOT the one trying to learn
about/repair a transmission brake. It is Larry.
Thank you.
RogerH
----- Original Message -----
From: "Reggie Knowlton" <Reggie_Knowlton@xxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 6:39 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Transmission Brake


> Roger, here is what has to be done. Chock a set of wheels front and back
to
> keep your car from rolling over top of you. Remove the drive shaft from
the
> rear of the transmission ( it bolts on to the drum ). The nut that holds
> the drum on is either 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" they are generally not real tight.
> Remove the nut and lay things out as you take them off because behind the
> nut will be a washer and the the drum will pull right off. There is an
> adjuster on the bottom that may have fallen down onto the drum or some
such
> thing as that. I have a manual from Dodge on their large trucks and it was
> also used on Winnebagos. I used to own a 1971 Winnebago and thus is where
I
> speak of. This is of the same type. Be aware that the brake shoes are
still
> available from Dodge but at $95.00 a set. That's just for 2 shoes. I had
> mine relined for $35.00. The other parts for the transmission brake are
> also available from Dodge. I will email detailed pics to you and to the
> chat group as I guess it seems to be a mystery how it is constructed.
>
>
> Reggie
> 1957 DeSoto 4-door
>
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