Brakes or Transmission

[DPForumDog]

Our 5203 is having a similar problem. I posted originally on another thread which TX Jim answered and his reply gave me tags to search with. This thread was also very helpful. I will update this thread with what I find.

Thanks
Granny DP
DPForumDog

 

[RPW]

Followup on my problem, after flushing the hydraulic fluid a couple of times over about a year and heavy use all is ok now. I've since replaced defective boot.

 

[DPForumDog]

RPW,
What boot are you talking about?
Did you consider removing the spring?
Thanks
Granny DP

 

[dieselbeef]

my 5210 did the same thing..the springs that retract the brake rings get weak. not a hard job just heavy..the axle housings are heavy. be very careful prying the spring unit out as its another 300$ onto the job if ya break it. that sucked...
its not a hard job..did the labor and spent about 500 in parts I think..til I broke the disc.
the springs are about 30 bucks if I recall. I did all the bleeder stuff and flushed it and all that crap didn't work..the retractor spring replacement fixed it right off