Rear Brake Drum Paddles

swooshdave · May 27, 2010

I seem to remember something about the riveted paddles. I can't remember if they are good or bad. Early or late?

Hobot · May 27, 2010

Only thing that matters is that their flats are square to the cushions
and they don't twist to a good test torque.

hobot

swooshdave · May 27, 2010

hobot said:
Only thing that matters is that their flats are square to the cushions
and they don't twist to a good test torque.

hobot

Flats are square to the cushion? Are you talking about my drum or my couch? :mrgreen:

carwiz · May 27, 2010

How does one change the paddles without changing the drum? Or is it even possible?

swooshdave · May 27, 2010

carwiz said:
How does one change the paddles without changing the drum? Or is it even possible?

Carefully drill out rivets and replace. Probably never happens as the sprocket will probably be worn before anything goes wrong with the paddles.

ILLF8ED · May 27, 2010

swooshdave said:
carwiz said:

How does one change the paddles without changing the drum? Or is it even possible?

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Carefully drill out rivets and replace. Probably never happens as the sprocket will probably be worn before anything goes wrong with the paddles.

I had to replace a drum last year after the paddles came loose. These cast iron sprockets tend to last a long time. In my case longer than the paddles.

swooshdave · May 27, 2010

illf8ed said:
swooshdave said:

carwiz said:

How does one change the paddles without changing the drum? Or is it even possible?

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Carefully drill out rivets and replace. Probably never happens as the sprocket will probably be worn before anything goes wrong with the paddles.

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I had to replace a drum last year after the paddles came loose. These cast iron sprockets tend to last a long time. In my case longer than the paddles.

Hmmm, I've seen more worn sprockets than loose paddles.

builder · May 28, 2010

swooshdave said:
I seem to remember something about the riveted paddles. I can't remember if they are good or bad. Early or late?

What you're remembering is that the early type was a bolt in version and it is a recommended upgrade to go to the rivet type as you have.

swooshdave · May 28, 2010

builder said:
swooshdave said:

I seem to remember something about the riveted paddles. I can't remember if they are good or bad. Early or late?

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What you're remembering is that the early type was a bolt in version and it is a recommended upgrade to go to the rivet type as you have.

Thank you. My memory can always use a little assistance. :mrgreen: