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cw253748 · 04-21-2018, 11:39 PM

I have a question about the bushings in the brake cross shaft. I’m using the split bushings from one of the venders and was wondering if I can put dry powder graphite on them and the shaft for lubrication?
Thanks for your help
Chris

Synchro909 · 04-22-2018, 03:46 AM

I like the use of graphite in locations like this where the bearing is not very well protected from dirt. It does not attract dust like grease does.
There being no provision for lubricating those bushes, I'd feel comfortable with what you suggest. It's better than the original and there have been million of those running for about 90 years.

cw253748 · 04-22-2018, 10:13 PM

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Maybe even use it on the pins too

04-21-2018, 11:39 PM	#1
cw253748 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clinton, WI. Posts: 49	Brake cross shaft bushings I have a question about the bushings in the brake cross shaft. I’m using the split bushings from one of the venders and was wondering if I can put dry powder graphite on them and the shaft for lubrication? Thanks for your help Chris

04-22-2018, 03:46 AM	#2
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Brake cross shaft bushings I like the use of graphite in locations like this where the bearing is not very well protected from dirt. It does not attract dust like grease does. There being no provision for lubricating those bushes, I'd feel comfortable with what you suggest. It's better than the original and there have been million of those running for about 90 years. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

04-22-2018, 10:13 PM	#3
cw253748 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clinton, WI. Posts: 49	Re: Brake cross shaft bushings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Maybe even use it on the pins too