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MurphyJ · 07-25-2014, 10:09 PM

Stock 31 closed cab pickup with later version of the emergency brake cross shaft that does not have the lube fittings on each end like the earlier version had.
My question is: How does one lubricate shaft ends where they
mounted on the frame? Thanks for any tips or suggestions.

Drive Shaft Dave · 07-25-2014, 10:35 PM

Un bolt the covers and pack some grease in there.

Kurt in NJ · 07-26-2014, 10:29 AM

the original bushings had graphite lubricant built into the bushing

Kevin in NJ · 07-26-2014, 12:19 PM

They were designed to NOT be lubricated!!!

The originals were a steel or zinc shell with a material that had a brass screen with woven 'cloth' that appears to be impregnated with graphite.

No lubrication is needed or wanted at this point. Oils and greases attract dirt and can cause binding. You do not want your brakes stuff to bind.

They would fit snug, but a little wear will not affect function on either brake shaft. Yes, the same bushings are used on the service brake shaft.

Purdy Swoft · 07-26-2014, 12:36 PM

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I've seen the time ,on cars that had sit up for long periods of time where the shaft would be stuck. In such cases, I disconnect the emergency brake rods and covers , spray liberal amounts of penetrating oil on the bushings and tap the levers on the shaft back and forth until the shaft frees up. In regular use, no lube or grease will be needed. If the material is worn out in the bushings, the shaft won't be stuck but the bushings will need replacement.

07-25-2014, 10:09 PM	#1
MurphyJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 153	Brake shaft lube question Stock 31 closed cab pickup with later version of the emergency brake cross shaft that does not have the lube fittings on each end like the earlier version had. My question is: How does one lubricate shaft ends where they mounted on the frame? Thanks for any tips or suggestions.

07-25-2014, 10:35 PM	#2
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: Brake shaft lube question Un bolt the covers and pack some grease in there.

07-26-2014, 10:29 AM	#3
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Brake shaft lube question the original bushings had graphite lubricant built into the bushing

07-26-2014, 12:19 PM	#4
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Brake shaft lube question They were designed to NOT be lubricated!!! The originals were a steel or zinc shell with a material that had a brass screen with woven 'cloth' that appears to be impregnated with graphite. No lubrication is needed or wanted at this point. Oils and greases attract dirt and can cause binding. You do not want your brakes stuff to bind. They would fit snug, but a little wear will not affect function on either brake shaft. Yes, the same bushings are used on the service brake shaft.

07-26-2014, 12:36 PM	#5
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Brake shaft lube question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've seen the time ,on cars that had sit up for long periods of time where the shaft would be stuck. In such cases, I disconnect the emergency brake rods and covers , spray liberal amounts of penetrating oil on the bushings and tap the levers on the shaft back and forth until the shaft frees up. In regular use, no lube or grease will be needed. If the material is worn out in the bushings, the shaft won't be stuck but the bushings will need replacement.