Started on my brakes. Cleaned up the 10" drum spindles. There must have been a pound of grime on them.


To fit the bracket, you have to remove some material on the side of the spindle. So after a little grinding to get the clearance I made an executive decision to go a little further and clean up the casting flash. It's hard to stop once you get started on these little projects.


Here's a comparo shot of what is being replaced - ye olde Kelsey Hayes small bolt pattern disc brake spindle. The one on the car is in nicer shape than my extra here but it is the same part. Disc brake spindle is 5 lbs, drum spindle is 4 lbs, so a savings of 1 lb. on each side.