Truck brake problems

everyone has pretty much covered the hoses and hydrolics but what were the condition of the slider rails under the stainless steel inserts? I've had them rust and swell preventing the pads from sliding. I like to dress them down with a file before installing the new insert and I clean up the pads 'notches" too so there won't be any binding. some like to put anti-sieze on them but i think that just collects the old brake dust and dirt and gums them up. I've been servicing a lot of brakes this spring. ( it was just that time) . b bill

 

Replaced both brake hoses and all is well. I was sweating the proportioning valve; it's tied into the ABS & goes for over $700!

 

Thanks for all the help!

 

Glad you got it sorted.

 

25 years, a handful of Freightliners, and several million miles and my Dad's never let him down or left him stranded.

 

A Chevy.

 

I work at the manufacturing plant in Mt Holly NC. We affectionately call them that

 

I figured it was something like that Gary. My dad did occasionally too.

I learned to drive on his '86 COE. First new tractor he ever bought. Funny thing, local farmer is still using it today to haul grain.