I start by taking a hammer and taping on the back plate. Then spray it with
engine degreaser and let set for 30 min. then scrape with a implement such
as a screw driver. The break cleaner and rags. You are correct do not blow
out with a blower due to the fibers and aspostos.
woods 5 window
-----Original Message-----
From: Jake Heaton <jacobh@ida.net>
To: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] RE:Any Suggestions for Cleaning Brakes?
>The only thing that I've heard is that you SHOULD NOT blow them out with an
>air compressor, unless you have a full face mask and good ventelation. The
>reason is that the brake pads are aspestis, or how ever you spell it!
>Thanks
>Jake Heaton
>Preston, Idaho
>1953 GMC Panel Truck
>www.ida.net/users/markhe/jacobh/index.htm
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Radicic, Gary <RadicicG@osc.army.mil>
>To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 6:28 AM
>Subject: [oletrucks] RE:Any Suggestions for Cleaning Brakes?
>
>
>> I've just began working the brakes on my 50 3/4 ton. Upon removing the
>drums
>> and found brake assemblies and wheel cylinders, I found everything rusted
>and
>> caked with 25 years of mud, dust, cob webs and various unknown things....
>I know
>> that you have all done this so.. Any suggestions on proven "best" ways of
>> cleaning?
>> The drums seem to be in pretty good shape. I'm going to blast them this
>PM, but
>> may not turn them as there was not a wear lip nor any groving.
>> Thanks,
>> Gary
>>
>> Gary Radicic
>> 1950 Chev 3604
>> Geneseo, IL
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bill Bailey [mailto:billb@gamewood.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 6:08 AM
>> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
>> Subject: [oletrucks] Patch Panels for Rear Fenders??
>>
>>
>> Does anyone know if there is a patch panel available to fix the leading
>> edge of the rear fenders on the 55/2-59 stepside bed?
>> Bill Bailey
>> 57 Chevy 3100
>> Danville, Virginia
>> http://members.tripod.com/~oltruck
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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