hursst Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Hello, Not quite a car question, but close. Our volunteer group is restoring a 1935 Erie Railroad Railbus. It has air brakes with 2 large air cylinders as the main brake components. On top of these cylinders is linkage that connects to brake linkage rods. We need to find a source for some rubber dust shields that would go around the top base of the cylinder and up to the brake connecting rod linkage. The base is about 5 15/16" and we need a length of about 3" and up to 6" when expanded, then a narrower diameter towards the top. Can't just go to Pep Boys for this. I tried Steele Rubber and some quick searches on line, but only found motorcycle shock dust shields that are even remotely close. Those may work if we modify them, but I thought I'd ask this resource first. Any ideas on where we could go to find something like that that's even close? We will gladly modify anything if it's even close. -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Got any photos or a sketch of what you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dep5 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Lets see some photos please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimus Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 google NAPA twd hd 10033 This is what I use on truck with air brakes any truck parts place should have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 google NAPA twd hd 10033 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursst Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 Sorry, I have no photos available, I do not have the parts with me. I think the NAPA part above may work, metal piece. Thanks for the info, I'll see if we can make this fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursst Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thanks again. I bought these and they will need a slight bit of adjustment, but they are almost perfect. I appreciate the information greatly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 franklin Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Try Brake and equipment warehouse in Minnesota 800 233 4053 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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