Rear Wheel Cush Drive Rubbers

jimbo,
If you have a belt sander you can take a bit off the flat of the big Rubber Cush to help in installing the rear wheel to the paddles of the brake drum. That is what I do as I had the same problem. If you don't have a belt sander then some sandpaper on a flat surface will do with some elbow grease.;)
 
Yes there are soft rubbers and hard rubbers from suppliers my first ever replacement rubbers were soft and didn't last very long, got replacements from RGM and ordered 3 spare sets, so far they have lasted the time and I still have 2 spare set of rubbers still in my spare parts cabinet, my original rubbers lasted 35 years, the first replacements only lasted 6 months, the second replacement have lasted 12+ years so far, I used rubber grease to fit them.
 
You want hard rubber in the cush drive hub .
Use red rubber grease to rubber mallet them into place .
Also to the paddles , for the final tight fit .
Enjoy .
Completely agree. BTW, do not use wheel bearing grease - red rubber grease only.

I've used them from AN and Wassell. Can't tell any difference, both are a tight fit and I think that's good.
 
Completely agree. BTW, do not use wheel bearing grease - red rubber grease only.

I've used them from AN and Wassell. Can't tell any difference, both are a tight fit and I think that's good.
Greg,
Why is wheel bearing grease a bad idea?
Thanks,Mike
 
Why is wheel bearing grease a bad idea?
They are likely nylon which absorbs grease and expands, nylon does not absorb silicone based greases. I have nylon tracks on my door opener and only use silicone based grease for that reason.
 
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