Thought it would be a good idea to let those who are either new to the pinz community or have not yet had the opportunity to play in the mud what they need to do when they get home. I know this has been covered but it was before the crashes and some of the newer owners may not have learned the need to clean the trucks up after a weekend of fun. The cost savings and safety aspect I thought make it worth posting again.
Here are some pics of what happens to the brakes when you play in deep mud. Not a big deal just needs to be cleaned out before going to far or the metal parts will rust and the shoes will wear out prematurely. These are pics of my 710 after some mud fun. Wish I had taken pics of my 712 after being there, the drums were completely packed.
It really would not have hurt anything to drive it. The biggest concern would have been stopping it. I drove the 712 home and it was much worse than this trip with the 710.
On a related note.... Has anyone had the brakes get really weak after fording through 2+ feet of water. Whenever I cross a deep stream, I have scary weak brakes for about 10 miles or so. I know, I know, they naturally get wet and need time to dry back out but sheeeesh! I find myself stab-braking and pumping them for a while before they get strong again. During that time, if I had to lock 'em up, I wouldn't be able to.
Just like driving the older American offroad trucks, we learned to hold the brake pedal down lightly for 20 to 30 seconds, while driving, after water crossings. This would heat them up a bit and expedite the drying process. So in answer to your question, yes. The above procedure all but eliminates this problem.
Isn't having the old school stuff fun?
About once a month I visit a Bothy in the hills, well off-road which involves a river crossing. On the return trip it's a steep downhill track most of the way to the nearest public road.
Where safe to do so (nasty drops in some places), I coast down in neutral with the hoof on the brakes. The first section of black stuff is straight with little/no traffic, so take the opportunity to wind her up, lock hand throttle on and keep said hoof on the brakes. I find it takes a LONG time with a LOT of pressure to dry them out properly.
The Haf. I previously owned didn't seem to suffer quite as badly as the Pinz.
