naturescape1 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 HelloI have a 99 mack ch . My clutch brake is gone . I do all my own repairs. I am a learn as you go person. Any tips directions on how to do ?ThxBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Well if the brake is truly gone and not able to be adjusted and its a std. clutch brake youll have to get in there and cut it off the input shaft without damaging the shaft or clutch(I like a small air saw and then an air chisel) and replace it with a two piece that pins or bolts together. Its actually not that bad, the hardest thing is getting the old one off the two piece goes on easy then you just have to check it and adjust if necessary. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turckster Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 If the clutch brake is physically gone you can install a 2 pc clutch brake. There are many styles of 2pc clutch brakes to choose from. If the clutch brake is still there but the material is gone, you will have to cut it out. My advice if you have to cut it out is to use a sharp chisel and an air hammer, make sure that chisel stays sharp. The hardest part of a 1 pc clutch brake is the center ring, its a tough piece of metal. Try not to nick the throw out bearing and seal housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staxx Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I thought getting the 5lbs of grease out from the over greased throwout bearing was the hardest part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I thought getting the 5lbs of grease out from the over greased throwout bearing was the hardest part.grease? Your supposed to grease throwout bearings? Oops! Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staxx Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 yup grease that stuff that catches fire when you use a torsch to remove the clutch brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 yeah but then you wouldnt get to smell burning grease and see the pretty blue and purple flames dropping down on your arm as you work, and thats just not fun. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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