28 replies to this topic

[JonnyAlpha]

Hi;

 

Do I need to Loctite the Screw that holds the Rear Drum in place?? If so what grade / type of Loctite?

Once the Wheels on I guess it ain't going anywhere.

 

Thanks

 

 

[Steve220]

You've answered your own question, however I just nip them up.

[JonnyAlpha]

You've answered your own question, however I just nip them up.

 

Thanks - just checking

[Steve220]

No worries chap. I personally use a dab of copper grease to make sure they come off in the future.

[KernowCooper]

I'm with Steve a dab of copper grease

[peter-b]

I would have thought with your salted roads over there that the screw was unnecessary as they rust would hold it on.

[Steve220]

Depends if it's been fit correctly in the first place, i.e. used a bit to grease on the mating surface of the flange.

[peter-b]

Just on that note. Did the early mini's have the thin gasket between drum and flange, like old morrie's and A30's?

[cal844]

I dont fit these screws, just asking for trouble imo

[Jordie]

Screws are a good idea.

If u loose a wheel the screws keep the drum in place. Without the drum the brake cylinder will push too far and you will loose brakes (to some extent depending on brake system)

[peter-b]

Brakes, you mean the chicken pedal?

[Spider]

Just on that note. Did the early mini's have the thin gasket between drum and flange, like old morrie's and A30's?

 

Yeap, sure did until later than you might think!

[JonnyAlpha]

Depends if it's been fit correctly in the first place, i.e. used a bit to grease on the mating surface of the flange.

So a smear of Copper Grease between the mating surfaces of the hub and the drum?

[Steve220]

Only a little. It saves beating the pants out if it in the future to get it to shift.

[Cooperman]

I also never fit those screws. They do nothing and are a right PITA when they get rusted in.