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M416 Brake shoes

Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by CoRubicon, Oct 23, 2006.

  1. Oct 23, 2006
    CoRubicon

    CoRubicon New Member

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    I'm looking for brakes shoes for my new-to-me M416. I tried the search but didn't find any definitive answers. I'm trying to find out if the shoes are the same as an early Jeep or are they specific to the M416.
    A call to one of the Army surplus shops on the web didn't help.

    Also how about the thrust washer and lock washer for the wheel bearings? Anybody know if these will fit? http://www.jeepdoc.com/catalog/partframe.asp?id=4110

    Thanks,

    Jim

    PS, If I find something that fits I'll be sure to post what and where they came from.
     
  2. Oct 24, 2006
    56WillyCJ5

    56WillyCJ5 Oops! Actually 55WillyCJ5

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    Oh man... I'm about to show my ignorance but these M416's have brakes?! I thought it just stopped when the jeep stopped pulling it forward! :rofl:

    I recently acquired an M416 as well so do keep us posted. If they have brakes, do they operate off inertia like some of those UHaul trailers? There's no line going from my vehicle to the trailer wheels so I'm wondering what would activate the brake! (or am I missing a line?)
     
  3. Oct 24, 2006
    Zoomer

    Zoomer eJeeper (walking)

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    He's probably just refering to the parking brake, activated by this lever:

    [​IMG]

    I do think there was a version with inertial brakes though, but I can't remember the model designation.
     
  4. Oct 26, 2006
    56WillyCJ5

    56WillyCJ5 Oops! Actually 55WillyCJ5

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    Doh! Didn't even think about the parking brake and mine has a fully functioning one! :rofl: Thanks for the correction!
     
  5. Nov 10, 2006
    CoRubicon

    CoRubicon New Member

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    I finally got everything back together, this is what I found out.

    The existing shoes were re-lined at the local brake and clutch shop for $28. (Thanks for the tip Alan!)

    The bearings and seals were standard stuff sourced from the local bearing house.

    The wheel bearing washers and nuts are early Jeep parts, the same stuff they used from 41 to 86. (See link in first post.)

    My brake cable was also toast, this is what ruined the brakes in the first place. I was able to get a new one from Mullins Jeep parts for $47.50

    I hope this helps somebody else out down the road.

    Next up, tires…

    Jim
     
  6. Nov 10, 2006
    1963cj5

    1963cj5 Member

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    You need another..mine is for sale..
     
  7. Dec 9, 2006
    mike starck

    mike starck Member

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    The m-416a1 is the model with a hydralic surge style brake system.it appears to be the same as early jeep (as others have stated)with the addition of E-brake cable.check some of the links for pics.

    mike s.
     
  8. Dec 9, 2006
    5foxes

    5foxes '74 CJ5

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    1963cj5: Your trailer looks pretty good, I'm sure there'll be quite a bit of interest. How bout puttin a $$ number on it, post some picks and pop it into the advertisement section.
     
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