F15A WIP - some questions

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Finally got round to do some work on my F15A today.

Q1) Left rear brake back plate: should I take it off or is this stage of dismantling far enough?

After I took this pic I took the wheel brake cylinder off, it will be replaced by a new one. Bearing race is still good, edge of seal race seems to have a burr which needs smoothing.

Q2) Which one is better? The leather or rubber seal?

Thanks,
Hanno

P.S.: sorry for the quality of the pictures (cell phone thingy).

Hi Hanno

Good to see you getting your hands dirty!

I wouldn't take the backing plate off unless there is a good reason to do it.
Also I'd think the Rawhide seals would not be as effective as modern ones.
Did you have the special hub nut socket or did you use a hammer and cold chisel in the manner of many mechanics before you?