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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-05-2021, 06:09 PM

My instinct says these should be lubed. I used brake grease for the pedal sleeve/shaft, but that might attract too much dirt under the hood. I think graphite may have a place here, though I'm not sure they were even lubricated.

These are for power brakes (71ish), not sure what manual looks like....Thanks.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-07-2021, 12:34 AM

For what worth, per the assem. manual the area is not lubed.

sick472 · 10-07-2021, 08:36 AM

I've redone a few vehicles and have never lubed these parts...no issues. If you want to lube it, graphite would be the way to go every few months depending on how often it's driven/washed etc.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-07-2021, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick472

I've redone a few vehicles and have never lubed these parts...no issues. If you want to lube it, graphite would be the way to go every few months depending on how often it's driven/washed etc.

Thank you

10-05-2021, 06:09 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Brake push rod assembly lube? My instinct says these should be lubed. I used brake grease for the pedal sleeve/shaft, but that might attract too much dirt under the hood. I think graphite may have a place here, though I'm not sure they were even lubricated. These are for power brakes (71ish), not sure what manual looks like....Thanks. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

10-07-2021, 12:34 AM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Brake push rod assembly lube? For what worth, per the assem. manual the area is not lubed. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

10-07-2021, 08:36 AM	#3
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,130	Re: Brake push rod assembly lube? I've redone a few vehicles and have never lubed these parts...no issues. If you want to lube it, graphite would be the way to go every few months depending on how often it's driven/washed etc. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20



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