- Location
- Roanoke VA
I know I'm not the only one to run into this problem with the D-30 knuckles. I have repaired several of my own. The guides for the brake pads get worn and will cause an annoying chirp while driving along. I also had issues with brake pads splitting in half.
The problem;
As you can see in the following pics, there are slots worn into the guides that are not supposed to be there.
The fix;
Using my trusty Hobart 125 MIG welder, I filed in the worn spots on all 3 faces of the guides and on both guides of the knuckle. I blasted these knuckles in the glass shot blaster to get them good and clean before welding.
After the welds have cooled, use a flapper wheel (60 grit) on your 4-1/2 grinder and grind down the welds until the surfaces are flush.
I have done several sets of knuckles to date with no issues.
The problem;
As you can see in the following pics, there are slots worn into the guides that are not supposed to be there.
The fix;
Using my trusty Hobart 125 MIG welder, I filed in the worn spots on all 3 faces of the guides and on both guides of the knuckle. I blasted these knuckles in the glass shot blaster to get them good and clean before welding.
After the welds have cooled, use a flapper wheel (60 grit) on your 4-1/2 grinder and grind down the welds until the surfaces are flush.
I have done several sets of knuckles to date with no issues.
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