Should One Save Old Brake Components?

[ian Simpson]

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

Assuming the original parts are still in tolerance, there are two great reasons to keep and use them.

1. They fit

2. They are metallurgically superior. This one is extremely important from a safety and longevity standpoint.

Clean them and lubricate where necessary.

Larry

I keep old parts until they have been successfully replaced. Then they go to the local recycling depot. I do this because:
1/ They are no longer fit.

2/ I have doubts about the metallurgical quality.

I did keep an old brake rod, it is now the hood prop on the 57 Chev.