Hello list! I finally got around this weekend to taking apart the rear brakes on my sitting-for-7-years 82 Westy. I found the second worst mess I've ever seen -- grease *everywhere*, drum in sorry shape from disintegrated shoe lining. Almost like the grease seal was missing. The black paint on the backing plate was also soft like there had been a brake fluid leak. To be on the safe side, I ordered new bearings/grease seals/shoes/cylinders and cleaned everything up. My question, before I reassemble everything, is there anything I should especially check? It seemed like the grease seal was in OK shape and all bentley-illustrated parts were present, but it had obviously not been effectively sealing grease. Thanks in advance, Lucas |
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