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Re: [GMCnet] Brake shoe adjustment [message #322950 is a reply to message #322940] Tue, 29 August 2017 15:39 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Randy,

I would highly recommend you use Valvoline Synpower in the Lisle bearing greaser. In fact I'd use it on everything that needs
greasing EXCEPT the front wheel bearings IF you have zerk fittings to grease the bearings installed in the knuckles, then use Mobil
1.

The reason I say that is because you can see the color of the grease change from a ruddy brown to a bright red when the bearings are
full of fresh grease.

Having noted that there could be a change in the color of Valvoline, however, since I don't run it I can not speak from experience.

Yes, Valvoline Synpower (and Mobil 1) is "expensive" when compared to other grease, however, when compared to the costs associated
with bearing failures it's a no brainer.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Randy Cohen/Catherine McGinley
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:12 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Brake shoe adjustment

You guys have been invaluable on this project. Here is the status.
The bad cylinder ruined the brakes and probably the bearing seal. A total mess in that one. Another was starting, the paint was
peeling off the
brake shoe but no puddle.
Doing all 4 cylinders, and you are right I would always wonder if all 4 were not replaced.
Got the right seals, finally and am using speedbleeders on all 4. Currently waiting for the rain to stop and 2 speedbleeders to
finish.
The lisle greaser looks real good. Got one, and can't wait to use it.
On the adjustment thing, I would like to get them set myself, but will see if the adjusters work once it is on the road.
Got new springs also, but some did not match up well. The main ones for return fit perfectly and went in. But my arms are rather
sore today after
fighting all those springs.
If this happens again the back will get all disks, I forgot how much I hated drum brakes!

Again thanks to all for your information. Looking forward to the first real drive in 10 years and being able to stop again.

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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