Ok. Out today, rear brakes got very hot, again. 1st time in aweek. Almost like they are resetting back. Anyway decided to fix the axle leak .
Well, took off hub, and undid bolts behind brake assembly, didnt even need axle puller, a good hard yank, it cam out. First thing i noticed ,there was a torn gasket looking piece that seems to sit behind the brakes shoe assembly and goes between the brake shoe assembly and the hub that the assebly attaches to. It was damged.
I got the axle part out, bearing seemed smooth turning. O ring was intact but scuffed.
Pictures attached of parts w notes.
So. According to u tube, this type assembly requires the bearing and seal be cut off w grinder.
Is that correct, or do i need to rent a specific tool for this.
Secondly, i dnt remeber seeing that gasket that fits behind the brake shoe assembly, only one i see in book is the paper one. Is there another one and what would it be called?
Any help here forward would be appreciated imensely
Tags:
you got a good deal on the bearings and seal. i paid about 350 for the set, from usaparts..8.00 for the set of gaskets on both sides,,
Mack, just wanted to say thanks for providing the detailed info on the parts. Much appreciated!
Started by Kim K Kaiser in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge 2 hours ago. 6 Replies 1 Like
Out of curiosity,, is the 63 64 engine capable of burning rubber off of a stop light? Not a hold the brake and rev up and release, but from a stop, to burn rubber power?I know mine wont because i…Continue
Started by Kenneth Barton in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Russ Austin on Wednesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi everyone, I installed a new gas tank sender in my 63 after bench testing it and confirming ohm range on the bench.However after installing and filling it up, it only reads half full after filling…Continue
Started by Jeff Donaldson in General Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari on Monday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi,It's time to do a brake job on my Fleetwood. When I imported my car from the US to Canada I had to have my car safety inspected before I could license it in the Privince of BC. After the…Continue
Started by Michael Monson in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Michael Monson Feb 15. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I'm currently rounding up parts for a heater core replacement in my 1964 Deville. I'm looking for replacement hoses that connect to the heater core itself. It's a factory a/c car and has the metal…Continue
Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?
My car didn’t come with the original kick panels, so it's a bit of a mystery to me how I should cut the backing board and carpet to fit around the A/C.
Many thanks,
-Samu
Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?
© 2026 Created by Jason Edge.
Powered by