Gasket or Sealant on Brake Drums?

F4RM@11 · Jul 17, 2012

Has anyone used a gasket or sealant on the brake drums when reinstalling? It would seem easy for water to enter between the drum and the tractor, leading to rust on the friction surfaces inside.

The Red · Jul 17, 2012

Which model tractor?

F4RM@11 · Jul 17, 2012

(quoted from post at 14:41:36 07/17/12) Which model tractor?

'53 Super M with disc brakes.

sflem849 · Jul 17, 2012

There is a drain in the bottom of the drum that should let moisture out. Make sure that is clear.

Rick Remmert · Jul 17, 2012

I just put new discs and springs on my Super C. I just wire brushed the two mating surfaces, put a VERY thin coat of grease on it and put it back together. The hole in the right side was plugged so it was really rusty on the inside. I spent a lot of time cleaning them up and repainted them.

rustred · Jul 17, 2012

that is a no no . keep oil, grease or other lub. total off brake surfaces.oohh, just reread post and it appears on the mounting machined surfaces your talking about. shouldnt be required but shouldnt hurt either if applyed sparingly.

Rumplestiltskin · Jul 18, 2012

I make sure the drain holes on the bottom are clear, then use Permatex #2 (non-hardening) on only the upper half of the drums. I figure this keeps out rain, but lets out any water that may get in anyway.

Mark W. in MI

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