Hello..new Hino owner member

[Greentouch]

Hi All
My name is Mark and owner of a 2010 Hino 300 816 Beavertail truck which I use in my Gardening business for machinery transportation
Currently doing the front brakes on this truck and have to replace a calliper, due to leaking brake fluid .. I have worked in the Clutch & brake industry before for cars only, not trucks, so this is the first truck brakes that I have had a go at
My question is please if you could help me, is..everything has been done, as in new rotors, pads, re packed bearing etc.. .. but
Question - bleeding of the brakes, as this Hino does not have air brakes , is this procedure done the same way as a car?, as in, pump brake petal and crack the bleed screw technique ?

 

[MrMarty51]

Welcome to the forum GT.
I would give that a try and see how it goes.
As long as air has not entered the anti lock brake system it should work.
But I aint no professional on those rigs too.

 

[dbrannon79]

Welcome @Greentouch Most hydraulic brakes should be the same other than like Marty said with the ABS systems. just getting air out of the caliper area should be as simple as pumping and cracking. helps with two people but you can also try gravity bleeding too. a trick with one person is to attach a small hose to the bleeder nipple and feed it into a soda bottle. pour a small amount of brake fluid in the bottle to cover the end of the hose. open the bleeder and pump the pedal. just keep the fluid full so not to get air in at the MC.

Nice looking rig too I might add!

 

[Greentouch]

Thank you for you replies..

 

[Greentouch]

Hi all,
sorry, one more question, after I replaced the rotors on this truck, ie.. re greased bearing etc..then re-installed and lock nut tighten..
As I can’t find the torque setting for the lock nut..If don’t have a torque setting, what is the rule of thumb method of locking off the lock nut please?

 

[Will L.]

Nope. There is not a single rule of thumb for that.

The preload torque you tighten the bearing to is as low as 2lbs on some bearings and 400lbs on others.
Then back it off and set to the next hole vs no backing off, but going to the next hole.

So the correct answer is all over the place.
Get it wrong and you loose the bearing and wheel while rolling down the highway.
Aka DEATHTRAP.

There is a specification/ procedure for it and you need to learn it. Don’t risk it. The best you can hope for winging it is replacing the hub, bearing, spindle etc within a few months.

I spent TOO many years as a pro mechanic on pickups up through class 6,7,8. I have seen people try what seemed right and several times was testifying in court not much longer after that for the murder charges levied on the wrench turner.