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| | | | Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 623 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 623 | When I pulled the drums to put new brakes on the truck, I noticed some paper sticking to it, but wasn't sure what I was looking at. Didn't find anything on classic parts, but when I checked out LMC's site, I see that there are actually gaskets that are available for the inside of the drum. What are these for? Is it advisable for me to get a set? I still haven't moved the truck since the brakes and king pins were changed (waiting for some new front tires to arrive), so if I need them, I want to order them and get them on before it goes anywhere. Thanks for the help, Lee
"When I rest, I rust"
1951 3100 5 window w/ '56 235
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You don't need them. They were put there to keep grease that may leak from the axle seal from getting to the drum surface. Years ago they didn't have the quality seals we have now. Thats why they had slingers around the hubs to catch the grease & kick it outside the backing plate. They don't put stuff like that vehicles anymore.
George
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,177 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,177 | Those gaskets between the axles and the drums are to try and keep potential gear oil leaks off the brakes. You'll notice there's a cup of sorts inboard of the axle flange with a hole that directs grease to the outside. If the gasket wasn't there, gear oil would run down the inside of the drum to the shoes.
I got gaskets for mine from The Filling Station.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 623 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 623 | Thanks, guys. I think I'll get some, just in case. I only saw them on the back drums, though. Are they meant for all 4?
"When I rest, I rust"
1951 3100 5 window w/ '56 235
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,177 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,177 | They were used on front and rear, but since the front drums are riveted to the hub, they're hard to replace. I didn't bother with mine.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | |
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