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merrill

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lubricating drum brake thrust pins
« on: July 03, 2019, 13:06:28 »
hello
just double checking that the ends of the thrust pins for the drum brake cylinders should be lubricated where the insert into the rubber cup.

I vaguely recall the bbb mentioning lubricating with brake fluid.   but i am not sure.

would a rubber lubricant like syl glide  work as well?

thanks matt
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Re: lubricating drum brake thrust pins
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2019, 15:32:02 »
hi
Dan answered this same question from me years ago.

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=5152.msg32029#msg32029


thanks matt
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Re: lubricating drum brake thrust pins
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2019, 00:37:47 »
Gernold recommended ATF to lube the end of the thrust pins..
Matt
Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
78 300 D - Blue
98 C230