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pigtin
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: Brake linings. |
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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. |
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Phil - Nottingham
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:15 am Post subject: |
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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? _________________ Rover P2
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:40 am Post subject: |
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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.
Dave |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7119 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:42 am Post subject: |
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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 |
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ianm
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 161 Location: Warwick Qld Australia
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:27 am Post subject: Oil soaked brake linings |
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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 |
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buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:52 am Post subject: |
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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 |
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pigtin
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Many thanks fror the suggestions chaps, will try to degrease (thinners maybe) and treat to the blowtorch.
Don. |
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Marksmini
Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:25 am Post subject: |
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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 |
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michael1912
Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 16
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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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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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22449 Location: UK
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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michael1912 wrote: | 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 |
I'd ask the suppliers, what they recommend, wear is also going to depend on the sort of mileage and driving you do.
Assuming you are in the UK try these:
http://www.midlandbrakes.com/9010.html
http://www.saftek.co.uk/vintage/saftekservices.html
Dave |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Rick wrote: | buzzy bee wrote: | 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.
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Are they? let me know how you get on, I've got some linings, not sure if front or rear but bound to have something that'll fit
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What size (width) is the lining material? I may have some that will fit.
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22449 Location: UK
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michael1912
Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 16
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks UK Dave - will give them a try. (am in Essex) Michael |
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SloResto
Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 36
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:04 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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