Re: [Amc-list] Found out why my '65 American was parked!

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Bruce,

Replacing the grease seals is part of a normal brake job since you're 
supposed to service the wheel bearings at that time. The seals are easy 
to replace (pry them out with a big screw driver, drive new ones in with 
either a seal installer or a block of wood -- make sure they go in 
square). Cleaning the mess up is not difficult but may be tedious. Use 
brake cleaner and make sure you get it all off the backing plate as well 
as the drum (it's best to scape off any big globs before you use the 
brake cleaner so you don't need to use as much).

If you're not sure that it's clean enough, you can spray some water on 
things (use a spray bottle, don't turn a hose loose on it). If it beads 
up, it's still oily. If you spray water, do not get it on the spindle. 
Spindles rust very fast when they get wet and rust can ruin them. You'll 
also need to let wet parts air dry before reassembly. Don't try to speed 
things up with WD-40 since that's petroleum based.

Matt

Bruce Griffis wrote:
> Okay, I decided to work on the front brakes today. The previous owner stated that the car pulled hard to the side when braking. It was dangerous - so they parked it (they had someone lined up to repair it - he passed away, so they just left it as is). 
> 
> Anyway - the right front hub is leaking grease all over the place. Looks like it needs seals. I'm weighing buying the tools and doing it, or chickening out and just getting it done. Anyway - gotta finish the driver's side brakes, replace the master cylinder - then start reading the TSM to figure out what to do about grease all over the place.
> 
> On a different note - anyone have experience with pre-cut brake lines? Does American parts depot carry them? Or anyone else? I'm trying to decide between using pre-cut (if available) or coughing up cash for the tool set and trying to make some.
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