Slack adjuster not racheting How to clean

[@julianescalante6197]

Sir ty for getting me home I was stuck on the side of the road in the snow this video saved me time money and health much love to you

[@usdpaulp]

Thanks for making these repair videos. You have saved me a couple thousand bucks with your other videos.

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Thank you for the comment, glad to hear the videos are helping.

[@kimwood7411]

its great to see a real mechanic work.

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@PAT111]

These are sold for $12 for a set of two on eBay. The part number is Meritor R801700. That includes the copper washers also. Aftermarket parts are also available as well. NEW STAR S-A973

[@envisionCamusa]

Thank you 😊

[@samtakhar]

good guy for help on old old trucks n trailers i like his down to earth videos

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@petecrabtree8746]

Hi Gordon,When i used to do any thing on my truck,(retired now) I used to put a bit of copper slip on them,Even if it was a nut & bolt, I would put some on just in case i had to take it off some other time, Love the videos.

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Good idea!

[@macelius]

Thanks for the video. I was considering upgrading the manual slacks on my old bus to automatic, because you have to get up on ramps at least to get to them, but after seeing this I'm not sure it'll be worth it.

[@juniorbarnett73]

Love the videos most won’t show lil things like this but I do have a question “does one need to release the air from it or can the brakes be set or needs release

[@thebaycuddy]

I’m assuming release bc when you test it it should be released to adjust

[@waltsweeneny5855]

Good job love your comment on being able to know what a inch looks like 😄

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Thanks Walt.

[@hamelter]

Thank you very much for the video it’s pretty helpful you’re a lifesaver, can you explain where were you tying at the bottom while you’re putting it back in ?

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@leerhill]

Thank you very much Your videos are very informative and I really appreciate them because of you and those like you im starting to attempt more repairs without worrying about screwing shit up

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Thank you Sir.

[@juniorbarnett73]

I need to look at mine but I have a 1992 379 would u know if mine could be done like this also I found two this past weekend that wasn’t working it will adjust left and right the same no clicking at all

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

just clean them like I did in the video and they should come back like they should be, if not then replace them. Good luck!

[@mojah1]

Thanks for sharing, if time is an issue, I mean the time you spend cleaning the ratchet,are these ratchets expensive to buy,?

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

They are a bit pricey, I can clean it a lot faster than going to buy one and then getting set up to change it.

[@mojah1]

Gordon Robertson I c, thanks, have a good weekend

[@ludditeneaderthal]

are those ratchet assemblies available separately from an arm assembly, or do you have to buy the whole ball of wax to replace them? even though you can obvious clean them to restore function, i would imagine some just are too far gone at times.

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

I don't think you can buy that piece alone. The slack adjuster does cost a bit and takes a bit of time to change, this is just a quick fix that usually will get you buy and save time and money if it's not in too bad of shape.

[@ThinkEagle7]

Don't you have to tighten the pin back in?

[@EduardoSilva-xe3gp]

good vídeo i just have a question mine it's not turning on the adjustment at all some how it's stock you think it could be the little part you took of I mean the little ratchet piece can cause the adjustment not to turn at all? thanks for the help

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

I don't think so, but you can try taking it out and spraying WD-40 or something like that in the hole and work a stiff piece of wire around in there, blow compressed air and just keep going back and forth and you might get it freed up.

[@isaaccharles2638]

Great video. Gordon. Is. That. A. Rockwell. Slack. Adjuster. Learning. A. Lot. Plan. To. Become. A. Diesel. Technician. And. Get. My. Cdl. And. Become. A. Owner. Operator. Thanks. For. This. Video. About. Cleaning. That. Part. Of. The. Adjuster. Keep. The. Videos. Coming

[@gjames57]

Do these just remove easily? Also If I remove one can I loosen the slack adjuster? I have one brake locking when empty.

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Better look at my video on adjusting brakes before taking that piece off. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Cwc5WQmrhkjKc Also if you have a brake grabbing, you might have axle oil or grease leaking onto the brake shoes. I have videos on that too. Thanks for watching.

[@bryant392m9]

I tried to take the pin out and it broke or I turned it the wrong way now it won’t tighten back or screw back in what do I do for this issue

[@steveriley1000]

Good video, I just found my ratchet parts not working either

[@gmiasbriada5060]

Love your Videos :) thank you. best regards, Martin

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Thank you Martin.

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

I haven't heard from you in a while Martin, are you doing OK?

[@lcampos3785]

Videos are awesome thanks for videos

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Thank you Luis.

[@ibrahimnaser7142]

Good job!

[@HaydenICM]

Gordon, the CDL school that I'm going to says to tighten the adjuster until tight then back the nut off 1/2 a turn counter clockwise. I bet that's what the other person is talking about. You have real life experience and I'd stick with that. I bet every brake system is a bit different on each year/model of truck as well. Thanks, your videos are helping me understand the mechanics of trucks.

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

The half turn is a good quick reference but the best way to check the adjustment is to measure the rod travel, 1" to 1-1/2" (2'max) on a 30 sq" chamber or 3/4" to 1-1/4" (1-1/2"max) on a 20" chamber.

[@majaviseibiunouva]

Thanks

[@samtakhar]

good stuff Gordon they stop making this kind cuz u needed 2 ppl to do that

[@ShainAndrews]

Oh geeze. Need a special tool to measure this or that in a special way. These machines are not that fussy, or precise. If they lack anything it is usually an operator with common sense.

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

I agree, I don't want to ignore anything that might be dangerous or expensive down the road but some people are just too touchy about specs when they are just a guide line, brake adjustments are not as critical as valve adjustments.

[@dannyyo7948]

but there are many out there who are with some kinda ADD syndrome or booger faced, where they question a real mechanic.

[@vlastimilhejduk7347]

I still can'not get video how to adjust brake on school bus

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Look in my playlist of truck repair. Is it air brakes or hydraulic brakes? I also have a video series on a dump truck with hydraulic drum brakes, cleaning oil off the brakes and adjusting when finished.

[@rajbhoagl6960]

Its called a pawl

[@rickray5884]

That a Boy Gordon

[@heatherhikes]

wear some dam gloves.Good info Thanks

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Thanks for watching.