Centerpole90 said:

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Right at the FIRST anniversary of getting the CC on the road so I figured it was worth bringing the project thread up to date. Back in September, I redid the front brakes in their entirety. The truck had a nasty habit of ducking into oncoming traffic when I stepped on the middle pedal. My passengers tended to panic while I wrestled things back to equilibrium, so I figured I should address the issue.



Don't make fun of my Oreilly's parts selections. I have thrown enough good money at this beast; I'm entitled to take my life, and at most one other, into my hands when I mash the brake... if it saves me a few bucks. The scope of this project was to replace: rotors, calipers, hubs, and new hoses. After action: it tracks super straight when braking.



I've had the rear drums and park brake pads in hand for months but haven't brought myself to undertake that yet. That requires pulling the axles and I keep forgetting to order the socket I want to use so I don't have to do it with a drift punch. I should start an Amazon wishlist like all the intahoes and see if my fans shower me with gifts. lol.

Here's the PTO block off cover I purchased for my transmission. I took the occasion of changing the oil in the transmission to install it. The new oil level plug on this cover is at 8 full quart capacity, which is the 'overfilling' level commonly recommended for the G56 trans. The next hole down is for a trans-temp sensor which I'd be ticked to install but I need another CAN adapter for the Edge CTS and well, I just don't want it bad enough for the $ that doohickey costs.



When I pulled the PTO block-off plate I didn't have a bunch of gear teeth fall into the drain pan. I took that as a positive. I added back 2 gallons of Mobil Delvac Transmission 50 per the Cummins forum. It did help with gear rollover noise, I don't even notice that anymore, but it is a little tougher shifting than what was in there before. I don't live in a cold climate or I might be starting all over again! Another popular choice is Amsoil MTG. I may try that next time.



Overall project rating is still 10/10, would bang again. If I'm traveling by myself, screwing off a Saturday afternoon, or just wanting to convert a few $$ into noise and black smoke; I'm taking the CC. When I go to CS for meetings I drive it and park on the roof of the hotel garage. Sometimes, as a walk away, I look back and snap a pic... it's hard to believe I bought this as a cripple wasting away under a tree in Halletsville 2 years ago. It has given me all the satisfaction of adopting a stray pup; if that stray dog sucked your bank account dry and mauled you each time you pet it. It has not been easy, light, or cheap, but it has been fun and rewarding.



For 2025 - running boards. I found some to my liking but they will require some significant modification/fabrication for the finished look I have in mind. I'll update when done - I like how they're shaping up.

God Bless ya'll and your families this Christmas Season. I hope your time wrenching in the shop is rewarding.

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