That's great news! Thanks for letting me know.FreakysFords wrote:It's supposed to be that way, The front shoe takes more loading and abuse, so needs to be thicker for even wear.
Thanks! Although I'm trying my best to avoid doing a full cosmetic restoration, those new wheel cylinders were already pristine, bare metal. I figured I ought to at least put some paint on them!FreakysFords wrote:Love the wheel cylinder detail btw!
None yet! They're still sitting out in the dark, cold garage awaiting their fate. I plan to take them somewhere tomorrow for inspection!FreakysFords wrote:Any news on the drum's survival?
By the way, I realize that I'm lacking the experience to make a confident judgment on the condition of the wheel bearings and races. Perhaps the answers to these questions could increase my confidence:
- If any of the wheel bearings don't feel completely new, would it be prudent to replace them now? Or is it normal for one or more of them to feel slightly imperfect?
- To properly judge the condition of wheel bearings and races, must they be completely free of grease and oil? (Naturally this is a mute point if they're far gone, which none of mine seem to be.)
- If wheel bearings typically out-last brake jobs, by what factor do they outlast them? 2-to-1? Or is their typical longevity still greater?
- Do wheel bearings normally degrade in a linear fashion over time, or is their degradation more often catastrophic (or at least rapid once a critical point is reached)?
- Are bearings and races tested simply by pressing them together by hand (with my fingers sticking through the center like a chicken-head-puppet) and rotating the bearing? What other methods should I be aware of?
Frank, thanks again for your fast and helpful reply!
Robroy