Toyota 556073?:
Brakes sticking when backing up - ok going forward

5-10 year lift.
Can't find model number for the lift
Propane
Smaller lift (2500# range)
The brakes prevent the lift from backing up. Ok going forward.
We are going to tear into tomorrow but wanted to know if anyone has any thoughts?

Thanks in advance!
Martin
  • Posted 14 Nov 2012 09:08
  • Modified 14 Nov 2012 09:09 by poster
  • Discussion started by martin_r
  • Texas, United States
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Thanks so much for your help!
  • Posted 15 Oct 2013 22:52
  • Reply by taylor_m
  • Utah, United States
Based on the symptoms you listed, sure sounds like a brake issue. There are different drivetrain problems that occur but they each have their own set of symptoms.

When buying anything with an existing issue- always extremely low ball your offer to cover any surprises. IE- the dragging brake shoe could have cut a ridge into the drum so deep that a replacement drum needs to be sourced- this could be in the 1,000 range just by itself.
  • Posted 15 Oct 2013 22:38
  • Reply by bbforks
  • Pennsylvania, United States
bbforks (at) Hotmail (dot) com
Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!
Other than that, is there anything else that it could be like the transmission or drivetrain? The shifting from forward to reverse had no issues. I'm just trying to eliminate anything that could incur significant cost(More than $1000 to fix). Thanks for your help.
  • Posted 15 Oct 2013 12:51
  • Reply by taylor_m
  • Utah, United States
This model has conventional drum brakes- a broken spring would have the symptoms you describe. Also- if you do purchase the truck- be warned that the brake hydraulic system is filled with hydraulic oil- not DOT3 brake fluid. This makes a difference in the rubber composition of the wheel cylinders.
  • Posted 15 Oct 2013 12:45
  • Reply by bbforks
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!
Toyota 42-4fgc25. Not that I could tell, but while there test driving, I didn't look for that specifically. Everything seemed normal except for reverse.
  • Posted 15 Oct 2013 12:17
  • Reply by taylor_m
  • Utah, United States
What make/model is the unit? When you drive forward & slightly hit the brakes- does the affected wheel have a tendency to lock up before the other?
  • Posted 15 Oct 2013 11:42
  • Reply by bbforks
  • Pennsylvania, United States
bbforks (at) Hotmail (dot) com
Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!
I'm having this same issue with a forklift I am looking at buying. It would go forward just fine, but would drag the right front tire when in reverse. What did you find out about your issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  • Posted 15 Oct 2013 11:14
  • Reply by taylor_m
  • Utah, United States
Thanks for the help. I'll update when we get a part. Appreciate the reply! Martin
  • Posted 14 Nov 2012 13:26
  • Reply by martin_r
  • Texas, United States
I would suspect broken brake shoe return springs. The model & serial number should be stamped into the frame on the right side, under hood assy (as seated on the lift). You will need these numbers t get any parts you may need.
  • Posted 14 Nov 2012 12:03
  • Reply by bbforks
  • Pennsylvania, United States
bbforks (at) Hotmail (dot) com
Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!

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