dukeboy440
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I wonder if they could cool them with ducting and fans like what dedicated race cars run so at that point you’re better off with discs
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I looked again if there is one it may be on the inside lip that I can’t see.
These have been on the car for almost 50 years.
These have been on the car for almost 50 years.
An anchor broke on my '74 Nova with a straight six.
But I also drove it hard as I could and autocrossed it regularly.
Best parts came from the junk yard even then.
Got new backing plate and good semi-metallic shoes. LOL
My plan was to replace them just because of time. However they look pretty good. Do wheel cylinders go bad just sitting so long? I pulled all the lines and will replace them, but maybe clean these up and run em’
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... its always fun to watch how long Edsinger's Corvair stays competitive with drums on all four.
You'll have to go on to part 2 before his brakes get too hot and he need to back off a bit.
The guy chasing him with the dash cam is in a much newer BMW (1987 with disk brakes).
The rules are factory iron brakes, so that limits what a Corvair can use.
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dukeboy440
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They can . If you do end up replacing the drums, very carefully work that outer spring off and put on your new drums.
have to check them, the rubber covers get brittle and leak, cylinders seize in the bores, etc. They are cheap, I would replace the wheel cylinders myself.
I'm probably the worst one to make suggestions..."while you're in there" rubber starts to fail just over time
My wheel cylinders after sitting!
I want to replace everything on the brakes, but now worried about parts availability…….
If you're thinking of making a fluid type change, this would be the time. I assume you're also replacing the MC?
If moisture gets in, yes.
Do they move? do they seal? If so, bleed 'em and probably good to go.
That assumes the bleeders are not stuck or filled with rust.
Could also remove them and look inside. Use lots of penetrating oil on the fittings and flare wrench that fits well.
The worst brakes I've had in terms of rust have been the GM disks on the Grand Wagoneer. No idea why. Maybe the plaster/aluminum master cylinder lets in more moisture than a cast iron master? Maybe its just in the seals and design of the clipers. I don't know. But it gets bled every year now, just like my Barracuda.
They can be rebuilt easily and if you go dot 5 brake fluid all of them have to be new or rebuilt.
Rebuild kits have all the rubber for the wheel cylinders.
Open them up first and make sure the bore is not pitted. Light rust can be removed with crocus, but any pits will need to be honed or lined. At that point, use a replacement if available.
Open them up first and make sure the bore is not pitted. Light rust can be removed with crocus, but any pits will need to be honed or lined. At that point, use a replacement if available.
Get kits to rebuild those and a brake hone.
Check Rock Auto or other parts store for rebuild kits and Pads that are in stock if you're concerned.
Any part numbers on the brake cyl? Then it is easy. Still weird 2,5 shoes on the front. Bet it is a mix of the best available back then.
Just call Craig, I have his number somewhere. I am sure he has all of it and just looking tell you what it is. Rubber you do not want NOS, it is dried out by now. I wih he would pop in, but is really hurting the Long Island cops beat the crap out of him in his house to boot! Guess what miistaken identity, wont see his white *** on the news you know.
All this brake talk. My Fargo left front brake howls. Im thinking my adjustment is off, one lining isnt making full contact. That one has 4 adjusters. Major and minor. Real pain to set up. I need to get it into shop.
What the hell?
Yup... rebuilt mine with parts from NAPA. The baby version of what @Maxcustody is working with. This is 9" kit so I don't think they're correct for your application... just showing what comes in it
2881531 should be a mopar number. Give me a few.
Craig (mobileparts)
@detmatt1 on FCBO posted yesterday he just heard through the grapevine that our friend @mobileparts may have had an accident at home that landed him in the hospital. I surely hope it’s not serious and I’d like to rally some thoughts, prayers and well wishes for his full recovery...
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