[Healeys] BJ8 Rear brakes felt

[John & Kerry Rowe]

I put a dob of Silastic RTV in place of the felt-allowed it to dry before
refitting so it would not stick to brake shoe. Been there for years, no
rattles and no signs of wear

John Rowe  Qld Australia
BN1 BT7

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From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Wednesday, 5 September 2012 1:13 PM
To: David Porter
Cc: 'Team Healey List'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Rear brakes felt

Had to pull out the bible (Bentley shop manual) for this.

Section MMM.8, p264 in my manual:

  (step#)  "5  Smear the tips of the brake shoe supports on the backplate,
and the operating and adjustment ends of the new shoes with Girling (White)
Brake Grease.  The (white) brake grease must not be allowed to contact
hydraulic cylinders, pistons or rubber parts.  Keep all grease off the
linings of new replacement shoes and do not handle more than necessary."

No, it doesn't specifically mention the felts, but I think it's reasonable
to think that the felts are there at least partly to keep some lube on the
shoes where the supports rub.

Greasing the ends of the shoes is a new one to me.

Bob