1937 Special - front brake felt/anti-rattle?

[70sWagoneers]

So Im disassembling my 1937 Special front end. There is a "felt"? gasket on the inside of the backing plate, sandwiched against the plate by the four bolts that mount the knuckle to the backing plate. There is a 4"x5" piece of felt that has fallen apart and was wondering what material you would recommend to replace it. Do I get a piece of cotton felt at the hobby lobby or is there something more durable in the automotive trade. Thanks.

James C.

 

[FLYER15015]

Here is where pictures would come in real handy !!!!!!

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

1 hour ago, 70sWagoneers said:

So Im disassembling my 1937 Special front end. There is a "felt"? gasket on the inside of the backing plate, sandwiched against the plate by the four bolts that mount the knuckle to the backing plate. There is a 4"x5" piece of felt that has fallen apart and was wondering what material you would recommend to replace it. Do I get a piece of cotton felt at the hobby lobby or is there something more durable in the automotive trade. Thanks.

James C.

 

 

 James, I believe it is just a dust stopper. I used felt from a fabric store on my '50.

 

  Ben

[Car Geek]

I cut an old inner tube to fit on my '37.  

[70sWagoneers]

Well, it looks like I should be able to get whatever felt I want at Mcmaster carr..... or Hobby Lobby.

 

Thanks

James C.

 

 

[Bob H]

On my 1939 Special they were leather. Available from Bob's Automobilia. Bob H

[ILIKECARS53]

I used felt bought at Michaels (New Jersey) for my 1942 Buick.