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pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

I think the rear linings on my special have suffered oil contamination.
I seem to recall that there is no effective way of removing this and I may have to fit new linings. A few years ago someone gave me 'Bonded' linings for my ten, and when fitted, were totally useless. As the chances of getting the original Asbestos linings for my seven seem slim what are the chances of modern, non asbestos, linings being as effective with the existing drums?

Don.

Phil - Nottingham · Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham

As to oil contaminated linings it depends on their composition as to whether they can be salvaged. You have nothing to loose by boiling them up in a strong washing soda & biological soap powder mix.

Old type asbestos linings turn up regularly at autojumbles and Ebay even though its suposed to be illegal so its just a matter of looking out for some.

I would not recommend modern bonded compo linings a sthey are too hard and will wear the drum out.

Have you tried your Owners club?
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ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire

You can get the modern stuff in different grades, I have bought coils of it, cut it to size drilled and rivited it on, worked fine, difficult to say if it wears the drums out as never done a high mileage, i'll try and dig out some links to suppliers if you are interested.

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peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7118 Location: Edinburgh

I've never had any problems just burning them off with a blow torch. It takes a little time for the oil to come out but I don't think it reduces the life of the linings.

Peter

ianm · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:27 am Post subject: Oil soaked brake linings

G'day all , I have to agree with Peter , when I was a apprentice we used to give them a good wash in petrol and then the blow tourch , arub up with emery and they work quite well.
Ian

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

My rears on the Ford are oiled as it were, so I think I will try to save them, I read these replies with interest.

Cheers

Dave

pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

Many thanks fror the suggestions chaps, will try to degrease (thinners maybe) and treat to the blowtorch.

Don.

Marksmini · Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Nottingham

or try using a paint striper gun and a scraper. much the same hea up the lining and scrap away.

im sure it will come out.

ood luck

Mark

michael1912 · Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 16

Hi UK Dave - I would appreciate details of suppliers of undrilled brake lining material, BUT - how do I decide what grade to get (don't want to end up wearing my drums un-necessarily - they are pretty well unobtainable. Regards Michael

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ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

Not sure offhand. I bought several brake linings when I had my E83W, I saw them in the garage t'other day so I'll have a look and see whats there. The fronts may be interchangeable with the rears, in which case I'd definitely have some for the rear.

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michael1912 · Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 16

Thanks UK Dave - will give them a try. (am in Essex) Michael

SloResto · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 36

Here in Australia there are a range of solvent based brake cleaners available at auto shops one which is branded "Brake Kleen" which may help you out if available in the UK.

They are very pungent and come in a spray aerosol can.

FWIW Good luck.