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Date:         Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:59:58 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <48B0295E.21606.3384F857@vwdiesels.gmail.com>
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Thanks Shawn.

I heard that using antiseize (a *little*) on specified points (backing plate where shoes contact etc) works well. I did this.

So far, it's staying in place. (i.e. not getting on the shoes)

Neil.

On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 8:14 AM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote: > I do the same with mine, have been doing it for years on my Jetta alloy > wheels also, as the wheel can seize to the hub otherwise. I use it on nearly > all fasteners, especially those going into captive nuts on the body, like tranny > nose cose mounts, where you really don't want to strip threads. Also good > on the sliding contact area for the pads on front calipers, where greases will > just burn off. > > On 22 Aug 2008 at 17:54, neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> Hi all. >> >> Found what looks like "Copper" antiseize on my Westie's drum and axle >> flange (I really don't think it's corrosion): >> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/AxleFlangeFace.jpg/AxleFlangeFace-full;init:.jpg >> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/DrumAntiseize.jpg/DrumAntiseize-full;init:.jpg >> >> A while back, I had my rear brake work checked by a local VW mechanic. >> >> I'm sure he had good intentions putting this stuff on. (future removal >> of drum easier) >> >> Seems like a good idea, so thought I'd post it. >> >> Aside from using too much of this stuff, can anyone see draw backs to >> doing this? >> >> Cheers, >> >> Neil. >> >> -- >> Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > Shawn Wright > http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels > '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed > '85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA >

-- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/


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