Brake Repair Nightmare on the 1986 Chevy K30 4X4 Dually Dump Bed. Why Can't it be Easy?

In this video we repair the brakes on the 1986 Chevy K30 that we are doing a revived and drive series on it.

[@joethanks3745]

👍👍👍cant wait for another awesome video

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks Joe! 👍

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

Good deal Jason, could also be them shocks ,who knows how long that bed been loaded down. Doing good my friend!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Ezekiel!

[@marygarner5249]

Always look forward to your video's you can bring anything back to life 💟👍👍👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You Mary! That's very sweet of you! 👍

[@marygarner5249]

😁😁😁👍👍👍💟

[@robertburns3014]

The K30 is coming along, Jason! I know you expect all kinds of things to go wrong while bringing back an old truck like the Chevy hauler that you're working on. But, the cool thing about it is that piece by piece you're getting her ready to go to work again! It takes a lot of patience and know-how to accomplish what you've taken on and I admire your resolve and mechanical skills. I'm looking forward to seeing how you will utilize that old girl once she's ready for the road again. Best wishes my friend!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Robert! I Appreciate That!

[@joethanks3745]

Hey thanks again for another great video👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Joe!👍

[@blaircrocker9845]

What you are going through I call the snowball effect. I had something similar just recently. I was putting pads on the front of my truck easy job right. One caliper was stuck so I replaced it. I noticed the rubber line was cracked, broke the steel line changing it. You get the idea. Ended up replacing all the steel lines,all hoses , calipers . the wheel cylinders and rear shoes and an axle seal. I get the frustration.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Ahh yes...the snowball effect

[@rsprockets7846]

also calleed U MIGHTASwells

[@paulhopkins4682]

All new brakes .awsome truck

[@kevgriffiths3567]

Well done Jason good job on the brakes and the brake lines awesome

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You Kev!

[@kevgriffiths3567]

A Happy and Healthy 2023 Jason to you and your family all the best from Wales

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank you! Happy New Year! 🎉

[@johnnybowman80]

Enjoyed the video that's a decent looking body on that custom. Look forward to seeing the front leaf video

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks! Turns out front leafs on these square body's are a bit reversed arc. I put new spring clamps on to hold the leaf pack together.

[@johnnybowman80]

@CountryBoyGasGarage That is what I was wondering. I have a k20 and mine are doing the same thing

[@alfredamantijr3908]

Big supper fan of your channel like the work you did on the bus and No you’re working on the truck cool truck lotta work to do thanks

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@countryyardcars2293]

another great video, thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Country Yard Cars!

[@ACF6180T]

Luv that your going to keep it alive ! The top side looks awesome as well as the wheels , But that underside brakes , & the front leaf springs are toast ! But that is going to be one sweet square body when its done , & it looks like the drive train , & cab are in great shape , & you have something solid to work with for a 37 year old truck it looks pretty good ! I have a 1999 Chevrolet C3500 dually dump truck with a Heil dump bed which is the last year for the C/K series , & has a 350 Vortech engine auto. trans. with only 52,000 miles on the clock ! I've owned it for about 5 years now , & the only major thing I've had to do to it was replace the front ball joints ! it's been a great working truck ! & fun to work on as I go along ! I hope the used front leaf springs turn out to be in good shape for Ya that Ya saw on that K/30 in the salvage yard ! Thanks for the video on your 1986 Chevrolet K/30 truck !

[@daveallen924]

Looks like a good project. Keep up the good work!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Dave!

[@billreckers7134]

You did good Johnny it looks pretty good

[@johnhildom5434]

Darn I missed it but I will watch it now though!!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks!

[@johncrichton4341]

It's a grey, rainy day here in London but your video cheered me up - thanks!!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Awesome! Hey Thanks John!

[@dandice81]

Awesome work man.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks!

[@ksokie63]

Hey Jason 👋, thanks for sharing the video You did the the right thing getting the trailer brake control out there The new electronic ones way better. Have a great week and keep up with the good content ✌🏻

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@brucevallee5623]

Seems like crawling up a gravel hill, crawl up 2 feet and slide back 3 feet. People always worry about how many miles vehicles have but it seems that it's also a good idea to know how long they been sitting . Good luck buddy.

[@johnsarian_cu]

Those springs were seriously hammered. I'm a bigger fan of the classic shapely early 60s Chevys and especially the 50s Fords but any square body with a big block makes a fantastic service truck.

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

Another great one!

[@ajaxracing]

Sweet truck I have a 83 cab and chassis you can get front leaf springs that give a extra 1000lb capacity on the front end

[@philgrimsey3637]

Top work mate. Shame I joined the premiere so late. Will try harder next time 👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

All Good! Thanks Phil!

[@gordonwalker8003]

well hello County Boy Garage "" Jason "" 👀 . watching the red flatbad chevy truck brake job . you can get it . I have faith in you Jason look outside the building in the Box your friend

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Gordon!

[@willwilliams6112]

Nice job keep up the good work

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Will!

[@alliejoopai4870]

Great work

[@machinist5828]

Peace brother! That's a nice old truck but I'm with you on those front springs. You might have some stuck wheel cylinders in the back. Cheers Terry

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks! You're probably right

[@rsprockets7846]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage OR A COLLAPSED BRAKE HOSE OR TWO

[@utooobur]

@@rsprockets7846 Should be only one rubber brake line in the rear.

[@rsprockets7846]

@@utooobur talking about the front disc brake calipers

[@tims72demon]

Good work !!! Rust from sitting IS work !!!! It's coming along. 1 piece at a time !! 👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks! 👍

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

Your right about the leaf springs they are bad I would say from old age

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hopefully find some at Springfield Auto Recyclers!

[@mblake0420]

My brand new springs are flat maybe slight opposite bow just so you know. Calipers in pairs. I also believe it calls for dot 5 fluid

[@alan6832]

A combination of acid (vinegar or stronger), impacts with a small hammer, and heat with a torch(which can also concentrate the acid by boiling off the water), might help you break up the rust in order to remove those hard brake lines without twisting them off. Acid should be rinsed away when finished.

[@stevensilver1014]

still a nice looking truck

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks!

[@stephensaasen8589]

Those springs do need to be replaced but honestly, I think the arc on the front springs is about right. Our family had our share of square body 4x4 trucks and from what I recall, they had a reverse arc on the front springs. And looking at your truck there, it honestly looks like the correct factory height. Those trucks weren't like the old Ford's of the 1970's that were called Hi-boys because the F250 rode high from the factory. I definitely agree that the leaf separation doesn't look good but I thought I'd throw that tidbit about the spring arc so you wouldn't think there's something wrong when you get replacements. Really nice truck and looking forward to more.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks! I'm realizing that now after shopping for new ones. Even new they are almost straight with no arc.

[@rsprockets7846]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage A TRUCK SPRING SHOPPE CAN FAB NEW NES AT HALKF HE PRICE OF DEALER STRE BOU

[@alan6832]

Check that the springs aren't designed to be that shape because the front does not look low to me; it looks to be design height. Spring leafs do like to crack right in the middle though, which can be hard, but not impossible to see the crack without removing the spring. Try cleaning the side of the spring right in the middle and looking for cracks with a magnifier like Sherlock or reading glasses, but if not riding low, and no visible crack, I would just fix the spring clamps and leave them. Though be sure to spray wax them when you go by a self serve car wash.

[@paulhopkins4682]

Nice truck

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks!

[@icerazar713]

I agree with the worn out leaf spring theory. I think the truck was overloaded on worn out springs. A truck that size, I believe, would show more damage underneath if it was jumped. I only know that because a friend and I did that to his dad's one ton farm truck when we were in high school

[@jamesfreeland3137]

Alot of work, but worth it.

[@84400]

Factory front springs reverse arc in normal on the squares. Most have been fitted with lift springs which have normal positive arc. She is coming along! Also your rear load leveling valve maybe activated by the weight in the bed causing the heavy rear brake bias. Cool project man

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I'm finding that out now that I been shopping for new springs. They are nearly straight when new no weight on em. Also I'm not sure about the load leveling valve?

[@84400]

It has a rod going from the rear axle up to a brake live jubction on the frame. In a nutshell it effects brake bias when there is a load in the bed. They can get stuck and many people bypass or disconnect the m via rod removal or making a brake line. Its common on 1 tons.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@@84400 Hey Thanks!

[@craigbowley6783]

Dude you got some nasty spiders down there😣

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

They're everywhere!

[@andrewschlauger3141]

Negative arch leave springs in the front I have a truck like that too

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I've now learned that's normal/common with these trucks

[@brianhayes7618]

Pretty nice old work horse

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Yes it is! Thanks Brian!

[@alliejoopai4870]

Awesome l am ready 😎

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks! 😎

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Let's GO !!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Becky! Let's Goooo!

[@karljohnson9130]

Hi, those spring are supposed to look like that. Just imagine how high it would be, go look at the older 4X4's and hope this help you.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I've recently learned this after researching for new springs. Now I know...lol. Hey Thanks!

[@alfredamantijr3908]

You gotta fix the wipers gotta fix the rear lights and you gotta do those brakes and empty the garbage tell the family I said hello

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Ok I will

[@alan6832]

I think those reverse bowed front springs are close to design spec, since the ride height looks right from the outside.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Yes you are right. I recently figured that out. I did put new spring clamps around them though

[@larrylauer6333]

If you do any brake work you should replace lines and calipers and drum brake in back and piston

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Yeah it needs it

[@lukashering9451]

Cool video, as always ;-) I think it could be on the road soon, maybe next year. So keep up the great work! But I have a question: So could you just get a license plate for it and you'd be able to drive around everywhere or does it has to be checked first, like here in Germany?

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Lukas! No it doesn't need to be checked. Just fill out forms and provide the proper paperwork

[@lukashering9451]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage Cool :-)

[@BAKEMAN87]

When you went to bleed the rear brakes, were you able to get a hose onto the end of the bleeder screw to do the 1 person method with the plastic bottle, or did you just crack the bleeders open and let the brake fluid leak out?

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Yeah it was tricky but I was able to get the hose on the bleeder valve using a pair of needle nose pliers to attach it. Pain in the you know what...lol!

[@deej7783]

SO LET'S GOOOOO💯👊💯

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Let's Go!

[@307life9]

The front springs are supposed to be reversed bowed. That bottom 1 is a add a leaf kit to raise the front end.

[@skipstein744]

Was that you in the crowd, at the last game of the 2022 World Series playoff game?

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Haha...No. Why? What'd I Miss?

[@hoists1829]

Awesome video👍👍👍, how could we contact with you?

[@Burnside1905]

I believe the front springs are supposed to be flat with no arc

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Yes, you are right. I've now learned this after looking into purchasing new ones.

[@markk874]

Nice truck man! Where are you from bro?

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks! Fall Creek Oregon

[@alan6832]

I hope to join you in Oregon in a year or so, but if I make Oregon too crowded, you might like North Carolina better than I do, since you seem to get along better with that church than I would and North Carolina has more Baptists than Oregon I think. North Carolina might have more classic junkyards as well, though not Asheville where I am. I think Baptists are a minority in Oregon, but seem like a majority in North Carolina, making Atheists like me the minority.

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

If you have plans for that truck like you say you do, then basically replace the line or any vehicle for that matter. If you're gonna use it or think you might use it just replace it.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks!

[@Don-em3se]

metal expands with heat should have heated the caliper around the bleeder

[@3116Cat]

Are those tires new

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

They were when parked, about 6 or 7 years ago.

[@3116Cat]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage wow they look good barely weather cracked.

[@makinapersempre]

we have horn?

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I'll try

[@rsprockets7846]

replace all hoses and flush all lines the plastic lines get funky and will not releAE PRESSURE

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

That might be what's wrong in the rear. Thanks!

[@rsprockets7846]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage yeah get a service manual or get an exploded view of the rear brake line routing system from dealer, you really dont need that proportioning valve for rear and on buddys wrecker he took it off and it activated the brakes only use USA or GM parts for the wheel cyls and parts, no chii commie junk please

[@rsprockets7846]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/do-i-need-the-rear-brake-load-sensor.131661/ and its a load sensing valve for the brakes..get rid of it www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/do-i-need-the-rear-brake-load-sensor.131661/ www.ebay.com/itm/265633135125?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20201210111451%26meid%3D11b6ef1e671d4b8ab6e181e114117450%26pid%3D101196%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D264393029551%26itm%3D265633135125%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithBBEV2bAndUBSourceDemotionWithUltimatelyBoughtOfCoviewV1&_trksid=p2047675.c101196.m2219&amdata=cksum%3A26563313512511b6ef1e671d4b8ab6e181e114117450%7Cenc%3AAQAHAAABMIep8YrnpoI5Ip1Fr26ya5Zdwg2V78Yl01uYLsdPZcFTvxKxDts2M2LiSIpUM3yyPCg4I%252FI%252F%252BBr%252B3lbC%252BxYqInYGBmzIxc4EMw3YF0EDxTKyYW%252BdpQLQgRH9VCciCkfr3wD4V%252FbAaPTvReAcEvlTaK5%252BcUjUreoWX%252BsdIBIAblqW6Myo3dUlbLeRxJCxXrN5NeOR9%252BVvVLEcMrmOaJ8qehyJ4mN6cKoJelghu%252Fv9zgNoC4T33cl%252Fn6GFhCgswrRSNySMS1IrccfniND3UKpfuHZ2p42OyrPPzlcPfCwgQI9ocMvWUFsYUFaa0CFmSD65WQP6QQOHSrODJUTRlo89Hw0crqmsBUlIg3sQB9zoGLxTz5py%252B82Bd5vE3JHItOC2fGQjwtOcpZnXvwy1kgNmvcc%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@@rsprockets7846 Hey Thanks!

[@rsprockets7846]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage its listed as discontinued in the GM parts books bu a dealer might have one on shelf IMHO ditch the valsv get a new brake hose made up and go for it....we yanked the one out of the wrecker we had and 11 yrs later no probs......

[@steelmill]

Try heating the caliper not the bleeder

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I did that first.

[@KentuckyBackyardMechanics]

For $25 I wouldn't have wasted that much time

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Next time for sure...lol!

[@markbly7062]

mine had that hydro-boost brakes set up... pitch'ed it all... n went bot a brand new usa made tuff stuff brand regular power brake booster.then i used a brand new ( not rebuilt ) master cylinder fitting a 1985 k5 blazer manual brakes types master cylinder ( small-smaller bore size ) =equals more line pressure .. ALL ALL ..bcuzz hydro boost crapp SUXX..

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Nice! Hey Thanks!

[@bigjobford1956]

Get out your wallet and look for the best deal on caliber’s,rotors,rear cylinder’s and drums hardware ,and leaf springs and all your hose’s and brake lines and hardware you need to make it Great Again 🏆you’ll be thankful when your driving it anywhere you need to go and remember dump truck you can always haul anything you need to make a buck with it and come home safe when your driving it🙏🏻ps do it right once and it’s only money,you can’t take it with you and the momma and the baby rather see you come home in one piece 😉🙏🏻

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Ron! I'll keep chipping away at it!

[@bigjobford1956]

Yep and you’ll get right a little at a time

[@mromatic17]

12:30 you forgot to do a spider and flaming brake cleaner delete on them!