ebinmaine 63,561 #26 Posted November 28, 2019 I've used a wire wheel that fits inside the diameter of the brake band as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,695 #27 Posted November 28, 2019 1 hour ago, KrazeyOlDave said: Suggestions on cleaning off the remaining brake material? That stuff if tuff as nails. Can’t help ya, I guess I was lucky cause my entire brake lining just “fell out” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balconio 600 #28 Posted November 29, 2019 i got one right now that's currently soaking in gear oil. maybe i should pickup a lining, i half expect when i change that seal the lining will want to fall right out for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,561 #29 Posted November 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, balconio said: i got one right now that's currently soaking in gear oil. maybe i should pickup a lining, i half expect when i change that seal the lining will want to fall right out for me... It may very well stay bonded but once a brake lining gets oil soaked it isn't a terrible idea to replace it. It'll work if it stays glued in but it'll work better if it's new and dry. IMHO and experience. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,976 #30 Posted November 29, 2019 Knew a lad in my youth who thought it a good idea to wash his motorcycle brake shoes in diesel. Wondered why the bike wouldn't stop. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,309 #31 Posted December 1, 2019 On 9/8/2019 at 2:42 PM, squonk said: We got Goop and tractors in hair salons, hair dryers in the shop. Guys using sinks and ovens ( other threads) for engine rebuilding. It’s been nice knowing you all! We cowboy-up after the wife finds out about us using her stuff. We get back up dust ourselfs off and will do it again next week if we need her stuff to fix a horse. Squonk you just have to get with the program. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
