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| | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | I have just had new brake cable made for the '37, but it is dry in the (original) housing .
I thought a little graphite grease would be ok .
Does that sound good , or will it ooze down to the brake drum workings .
I cannot find any mention in the shop manual. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | On page 125 of the 1938 shop manual it says : Do not lubricate brake cables of the 1/2-, 3/4- and 1- ton trucks and passenger cars and sedan delivery. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1938/38csm125.htmlI would follow that recommendation.
Fred
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | Thanks very much Fred , I completely missed that . | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | In situations like this, the lube usually causes more problems than it helps. Either attraction of dirt or creep into parts that should not have the lube. Graphite could very well work, but, if unsure, follow the instructions. Good luck with keeping an old truck on the road.
Fred
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