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1950 cadillac drum brakes questions

Started by Daffer, July 07, 2025, 10:30:57 PM

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TJ Hopland

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July 10, 2025, 11:33:29 PM
Whats the deal with the baby powder?
73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI, over 30 years of ownership and counting
Somewhat recently deceased daily drivers, 80 Eldo Diesel & 90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

Jay Friedman

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July 11, 2025, 09:09:45 AM

Quote from: TJ Hopland on July 10, 2025, 11:33:29 PMWhats the deal with the baby powder?

I think the idea with baby powder is to test whether the lining presses against the drums evenly along its length. I'm guessing the baby powder is rubbed off where the lining presses against the drums and remains visible where is does not.


 



1949 Cadillac 6107 Club Coupe
1932 Ford V8 Phaeton (restored, not a rod).  Sold
Decatur, Georgia
CLC # 3210, since 1984
"If it won't work, get a bigger hammer."

Davidcamper

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July 12, 2025, 01:28:19 PM
Example of what moisture can do inside brake wheel cylinders.

Lexi

#23
July 12, 2025, 04:11:23 PM
Very nice shots. Thanks for posting. Clay/Lexi
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