Date:         Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:04:19 -0400
Reply-To:     "ddbjorkman@verizon.net" <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         "ddbjorkman@verizon.net" <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Brake job
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Hi all.  The other day I pulled my rear drums to check the brake adjustment on my 87 Westy.  The stars are such a pain and usually frozen.  To my surprise, I found that instead of being dry and dusty, there was some gunk in there.  Oh nuts.  Looks like a bearing (inner) seal gave way.  OK, so now I do a brake job.  What is the lists wisdom on shoes, cylinders, bearings, seals etc. that are the best?   I have heard that Go Westy makes some shoes that fit well, but are there others?  Being on the east coast it may make a difference in shipping.  As I think about it, maybe I'll replace the front disk pads also.  Any ideas on that one?  Thanks for all.  First the starter, now the brakes, and I think my I-4 engine needs a new oxy sensor.  The bus must know it's spring time and time to start crawling around under it.

Dave B.