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norman cox

07-23-2003 09:41:25

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As a regular contributor can anyone tell me the best way to clean contaminated brake shoes. I need to replace my axle seals but am waiting for manual I ordered to be delivered. Any ideas how long replacement should take? Thanks y`all Norman

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Don (NC)

07-23-2003 13:46:48

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Re: Contaminated shoes in reply to norman cox, 07-23-2003 09:41:25

Here's what's works for me...

Wash the shoes in hot water with a soapy cleanser to get all the external grease off.

Take a propane torch and apply the flame to the face of the shoes slowly. You will see the soaked in oil bubble out and burn off.

When you finish the above and the pads cool off, wipe them down thoroughly with brake cleaner.

Voila !! Like new...unless they are worn out.

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EDDIE8N

07-23-2003 15:24:39

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Re: Re: Contaminated shoes in reply to Don (NC), 07-23-2003 13:46:48

I agree 100%. I did this on a set of oil soaked shoes on my '48 last year and it would slide the tires when I was done..
Only thing I would add is when the shoes have cooled, roughen the brake pad surface with emory cloth to remove any glazing. Also, clean the drums with brake cleaner and use the emory cloth on them to remove glazing.
One word of caution, when you get it all back together and take it for a test drive, make sure your seat belt is fastened!!
EDDIE8N

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Bruce (VA)

07-23-2003 10:13:18

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Re: Contaminated shoes in reply to norman cox, 07-23-2003 09:41:25

Before I offer an opinion to the contrary, please understand that what little mechanical knowledge I have was acquired nearly 40 years ago as a teenager working on cars, so my advice might be a bit dated, but I was taught to wash my hands before even touching a pair of brake shoes to keep grease off of the shoes, and that if a leaky seal resulted in grease/oil getting on the shoes, they had to be replaced. And, this was in an era where the common cleaning fluid was carbon-tet! Another point is that you will have already invested a lot of time & money in getting the wheels/drums/shoes off to replace the axle seals, what's a few more dollars to replace the shoes?

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Don;t get me...Evil Steve

07-23-2003 10:19:03

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Re: Re: Contaminated shoes in reply to Bruce (VA), 07-23-2003 10:13:18

... wrong. NEVER do this with car brakes!

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Evil Steve

07-23-2003 09:52:15

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Re: Contaminated shoes in reply to norman cox, 07-23-2003 09:41:25

My wife says my shoes are contaminated! LOL

By contaminated you mean it got grease/fluid on them right? Try soaking them in keroscene for about 10 minutes and brushing off topical contaminants with sponge. Then dry with old cloth and let it sit in direct sun for at least 4 hours. It'll remove some contaminant. Don;t soak for longer OR re-soak as this will cause brake linings to delaminate.

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