About 25 year ago we had a huge cargo van with full floater axle. We're driving along and look out the mirror and you see your tire and axle two or three extended out.
We did an axle rebuild on the side of road. With the help of stranger that stop to help us and ran us to the parts store for parts.
I have never done my brakes myself. My brother and sister were mechanics. I took to the building trades and military and wildlife as well as livestock management, and cross dressing-Oops!
@HumanEarth I grew up being a farm hand working with old farmers. Then I got married and started my own dabbling and learned on the way like you had too. In the marriage my daughter was born a horse enthusiast and is finishing her four-year degree in animal science/health/equestrian breeding with pans for large animal/equestrian Veterinarian doctor's degree, so I have a free teacher/aid in my daughter too.
The hands might have been the best choice for the DYI'ers. They make a special tool for that cable, but if you don't do drum brakes all the time. Its a waste of money
@HumanEarth The Dodge's or the actual caravans??? I know some caravans have breaking systems fitted and they generally have to be plugged into the car when under tow.
