Foam style gaskets

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Tue Jan 06, 09 1:05 pm

Can anyone let me know how important the foam gaskets are that are on the rear axle and front brake plates on my b-body. If they are very important i'll have to make some and if they aren't i'll leave them out.
Or if any one know where to get them even better.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jan 06, 09 1:07 pm

Bit of instant gasket and away you go.

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Tue Jan 06, 09 1:11 pm

What is the gastet there for.It's between the brake plate and the axle housing and between the brake plate and front spindle. No oil and grease in those areas

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jan 06, 09 1:14 pm

Just to stop rattles and keep dirt out.

On disc brakes I never re-use the metal shield. No need for it at all.

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Tue Jan 06, 09 1:16 pm

Cheers for the help dave

latil · Post by **latil** » Tue Jan 06, 09 1:50 pm

If you want to make new foam gaskets,the nearest available material is the foam underlay for laminate floors,3 mm thick. Personally I find the foam traps water and causes rot,so,as Dave suggests.