Subject: RE: Drum brake cush drive
Author: Jesse Open
Date: Apr 14, 2003, 4:39 PM
Post ID: 1712624721
While I have used Moly Lube on splines and some chassis parts for quite
a while ,I have found in weathered ,high heat applictions the Anti-sieze
seems to hold up better. I have been using Anti sieze on motorcycle ,car
and truck brake parts and it has served very well.
The notoriuos 4LS (twice as tricky as a 2LS) on the front of my 74
Eldo was tamed by careful adjustment and good lube.
The guys at vintage brake know quite a few tricks of the trade . Many
big citys have good brake relining services . The trick is to get the
right material for the job. We have an excellent source in Warren MI too
. I have used them for many years .
Tom Bowes wrote:
| Greg, When Vintage Brake re-lined the T brakes that I am using on my Ambo, I had them "lay back" the front edge of the linings about half an inch. This keeps the brakes from locking up, with the trade-off being that they are a bit less effective in their stopping power. So far, two years later, I am still pleased with the set-up, even if I can't lock up the rear wheel. As for the sticking problem, I put in new bushings, and make it a point to re-lube the pivots with a bit of moly grease whenever I have the rear wheel off. This is one place where a grease fitting would be a godsend. Greg Field wrote:
Tom Shelby Township, MI Early '70 Ambo 1980 G5 (for sale) 1982 V50III 2001 Cal Special |