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Subject:Re: Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
From:neil N
Date:Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:02:52 -0700

Oops.

I didn't specify the type of Anti seize I used for that.

"Permatex" silver stuff.

Neil.

On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 10:59 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> I heard that using antiseize (a *little*) on specified points (backing
> plate where shoes contact etc) works well. I did this.
>
> So far, it's staying in place. (i.e. not getting on the shoes)
>
> Neil.
>
> On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 8:14 AM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I do the same with mine, have been doing it for years on my Jetta alloy
>> wheels also, as the wheel can seize to the hub otherwise. I use it on nearly
>> all fasteners, especially those going into captive nuts on the body, like tranny
>> nose cose mounts, where you really don't want to strip threads. Also good
>> on the sliding contact area for the pads on front calipers, where greases will
>> just burn off.