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I am restoring a '28 I have pulled apart the brake cam operating lever assembly as the collar that holds the adjuting bolt had broken I now have a new ones. I have found that the hard chrome on the cam shaft has worn, Is this a big deal? The rubber bas gone hard in the "Centralizer" how should I replace the rubber.
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Hi Oz, If you run a search you will find an answer and additional information on your subject.  
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Hello Ozmax I have done the same job some weeks ago. The cam shaft was very worn, and the centralizer was "freezeen" in one place. I took a adjustable reamer and ream out the bronze bussing in the centralizer so I have a circular hole. Weld the worn cam shaft, and turn it down in a lathe to fit the "new" hole in the centralizer. I think it will work many year without the hard chrome. I have install a oil nipple on the top of the house to lubricate the centralizer and the shaft with a drop of oil. I have also install grease nipple in the rear axle to lubricate the hand brake shaft My be this can help you ![[Linked Image from img142.imageshack.us]](http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/6984/frambrems001ze2.jpg) ![[Linked Image from img330.imageshack.us]](http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/6417/frambrems005rf2.jpg) ![[Linked Image from img329.imageshack.us]](http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/3661/frambrems006il8.jpg) From Norway Arvid http://www.chevroletnorge.com
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Hi Arvid, I am amazed at your ingunity. You always have a "fix" for every problem. Good for you.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Thanks Ray and Arvid
I did a seach prior to posting and could not find and info. Arvi you always seem to come up with some great solutions. What about oil geting into the brake linings? What did you do about the rubber in the centralizer.
Cheers Ozmax
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Ho Ozmax If you get oil on the brake linings,you have used a lot of oil. I think 2-3 drops of oil ones a year will do the lubrication you need, and you will have the linings dry an clean. I make new rubber washer of a 5 mm oil resistant rubber plate. The only duty of the rubber is to hold the centralizer, not to loose and not to hard. ![[Linked Image from img124.imageshack.us]](http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/1641/frambrems008ow8.jpg) Regards Arvid http://www.chevroletnorge.com
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Chevrolet Club of Norway and the members are very fortunate we have Arvid to help us repairing and keep the cars/trucks running. He is a great help to many carnuts. Thanks, Arvid!!!
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