T16 restoration starts in earnest

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T16 restoration starts in earnest

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30-10-11, 01:51

Richard Farrant Richard Farrant is offline

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Kevin and Andrew,

I would have used a PTFE packing as it has a lower coefficient of friction and no lubricant to contaminate brake surfaces or attract abrasives to wear the seal path on the backplate. Original was a dry asbestos, so PTFE is a superior substitute.

regards, Richard

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