Robert and Jane Jones Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 In a recent conversation with Vehicle Components about wheel aligning the subject of brakes (Dexter) came up. The following information might be of assistance to someone; hose points at rear of backing plate are for flushing out sand/salt water. Some van manufacturers plumb the separate flush points to one central flush point. Van should be towed after flushing to dry, otherwise corrosion can occur. The Brake magnets have dimples which are wear indicators. When the dimples disappear, replace the magnets. Vehicle Components can send spares to pretty well anywhere in Oz. Magnets usually outlast several brake shoe sets, but not necessarily. When replacing magnets drum usually should not need machining. Watch that the drum does not wear to the extent that the magnets touch the studs heads, drums are best replaced then.Robert and Jane Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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