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brakes locking up

Hey there i am currently working on a fork lift and trying to trouble shoot a problem of the left brake locking up, it will lock up even if you gently push the brake pedal but the right one is working fine i tried adjusting it back a bit and bleeding the brakes but still did nothing. I am thinking that maybe the wheel cylinder has failed but i am not very experienced with fork lifts so if anyone has some insight that would be much appreciated.
  • Posted 24 May 2025 18:19
  • By harry_perkins
  • joined 24 May'25 - 2 messages
  • New South Wales, Australia
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Hey there thanks for the feed back I did pull the right side drum of and all looked good I tried adjusting both then backing of the left one more but it still just locks up as soon as you hit the pedal where as right will slowly come on as it should.
  • Posted 25 May 2025 07:57
  • By harry_perkins
  • joined 24 May'25 - 2 messages
  • New South Wales, Australia
have you pulled the axles and removed the drums to do an inspection on the components, it sounds like the left side is working and the right side is the one with an issue, possible axle seal leak reducing the friction of the right side. if all looks good make sure the shoes are adjusted properly. there could also be a stuck adjuster or a seized park brake cable not allowing proper function
  • Posted 25 May 2025 02:24
  • By Darkestskydiver
  • joined 17 Sep'19 - 5 messages
  • Nevada, United States

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