Front Hub Advice Needed

[pjdeb]

As a new Model A owner, I am learning. Today I pulled the front hubs to repack the wheel bearings.

Before removing the hubs, I gave both a spin to see how freely they turned. Both had drag and both had a high point where drag was enough to stop the spin. I certainly would not describe either as "should spin freely."

Removed the cotter pins and found that the castle nuts could both be removed by hand. Not all that tight.

Removed the hubs. Found a lot of old grease inside the hubs and around mechanism at bottom. None on the linings however. Is it wise to clean the mechanism with brake cleaner?

Surprised to see that the linings looked so hard....almost glazed. Normal? Pictures attached. Rivot heads still well below the surface.

Looked at the vendor sites. Some offer molded. Some weave. Some of the molded with what looks like wear lines across shoe. Opinions?

Repacked the bearings. Reassembled. Tightened up and backed off 2 castle slots. Better, but does not spin easily. Still can feel a high spot.

The truck stops as it has since I bought it, but no way would they lock up at 30 mph in an emergency.

Thanks in advance