72 Duster Resurrection
Well, I just pulled the front driver side drum and this is what everything looks like:
removed dust cap, nut, and drum, here is the bearing:
Here is the whole assembly in all its rusty glory:
And the big answer is.......9":
Shoes look like they've got some life left in them:
Drum is a pit scarred up but does not worry me. I do not feel a lip from a shoe wearing into it for too long..
Ok so whats next?
I plan on doing the air flush idea and then filling with new fluid and giving it a shot. I saw no evidence of leaks and the flex lines look and feel pretty solid. If I can get the brakes functional so I can do some gentle test driving that would be sweet.
I also need to pull the passenger side off and check for leaks. Stay tuned.
Well, I just pulled the front driver side drum and this is what everything looks like:
removed dust cap, nut, and drum, here is the bearing:
Here is the whole assembly in all its rusty glory:
And the big answer is.......9":
Shoes look like they've got some life left in them:
Drum is a pit scarred up but does not worry me. I do not feel a lip from a shoe wearing into it for too long..
Ok so whats next?
I plan on doing the air flush idea and then filling with new fluid and giving it a shot. I saw no evidence of leaks and the flex lines look and feel pretty solid. If I can get the brakes functional so I can do some gentle test driving that would be sweet.
I also need to pull the passenger side off and check for leaks. Stay tuned.
