A storage unit of spare parts i found

[isaac_alaska]

$180 for a whole set, you mean $900?

i've never stamped anything before, or made stamping dies. but it would be interesting..... i wonder if they have to be stamped and then heat treated afterward.

[w30bob]

Hi Isaac,

Yeah.........$900 for all 5 wheels!!!! Wow....what a miscalc that was. Damn piece of junk calculator!

I don't think you heat treat spring steel after it's formed......I believe it needs to be stamped cold.

Have a good one,
bob

[F18hornetm]

New brake drums and rotors come with some type of zinc coating on them. I wonder about a zinc spray?? Although It does seem that truck drums, once soaked with oil from a leaking seal seems to hold oil for a long time. Even with new shoes. But I have used them and cleaned them up many times.
Having said that, I would coat with something. I kind of agree, hate to coat with grease or oil but maybe even a light coat of paint or primer if long term storage is expected. Have never had to store any so these are just thoughts. A rusty drum is not much good, at least rusty pitted is not.

I liked the twisted off drive shaft and axle Now somebody put some strain on those parts!!!

[w30bob]

Don't laugh.........but you can use Duct Tape to cover the braking surface of the drums......you just have to make sure it's put on well (no air pockets), and goes beyond the area you want to protect, as rust will form on the very edges and creep in a bit under the tape if the edges are not sticking well. As long as no air comes in contact with the metal surface you won't get rust. That's assuming of course that you're not putting the tape over rusted drum surfaces.

regards,
bob

[ZGjethro]

I think cosmoline has been used to protect brake parts for a long time. Lots of internet talk about removing it from brake drums if you do a search

[isaac_alaska]

I think we have a winner! That would be perfect. I just have to find somewhere around town that sells it.

[w30bob]

Hi Guys,

Unfortunately, Cosmoline is no longer available as the original formulas is now considered a Hazmat by OSHA. I'm talking the Cosmoline you find on old military parts....the thick heavy stuff. There are newer variations on the original Cosmoline, even one called Original Cosmoline..........but if you read the literature it says right up front it's not the same as the old Cosmoline the military used. But with a little research I'm sure you can find something similar to do the job. How did we ever survive without the internet??

regards,
bob

[F18hornetm]

That duct tape sounds like a good idea, Just use brake clean to wash off glue when removed. Defiantly worth a try.