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1929 Front Brake Linkage #143674 05/19/09 10:20 AM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 82 Minnesota 1929_Chevy OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 1929_Chevy Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 82 Minnesota	Has anyone had the bar linkage to front brake system bind up?I disconnected the linkage near the brake to isolate to see if the trouble was in the front section or rear.It is in the rear.I oiled it a lot.It did break loose but not loose enough.Guess I have to keep working it.

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Re: 1929 Front Brake Linkage 1929_Chevy #143678 05/19/09 11:16 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	It is a common problem. The bushings expand to hinder the rotation of the shafts. The best fix is to replace the bushings with bronze or other similar material. If you have the time and patience you can remove all lubricant and then wear in the shaft by rotating until loose enough to move easily. Then when lubricated they will not bind. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

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