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Kevin in NJ · 09-09-2020, 08:21 AM

I have like 4 or 5 brake cross shafts with no wear on the bushing area.

The original bushings were a fiber material in the steel or pot metal ball.

The fiber material was so it would never need lubrication as you really do not want grease or oil getting stiff here.

They do make the correct fiber type today. I personally found enough pieces to use all original parts. Kind of lucky honestly.

The brass bushing stuff works. Just understand the lubrication issues.

09-09-2020, 08:21 AM	#3
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Brake Cross Shaft Diameter I have like 4 or 5 brake cross shafts with no wear on the bushing area. The original bushings were a fiber material in the steel or pot metal ball. The fiber material was so it would never need lubrication as you really do not want grease or oil getting stiff here. They do make the correct fiber type today. I personally found enough pieces to use all original parts. Kind of lucky honestly. The brass bushing stuff works. Just understand the lubrication issues.