So it was time to get dirty today – I hate dealing with brakes/bearings etc especially ones this old.  Everything came apart pretty easily. Each shim/washer has now been pressed flat and all the components seem to actually be in good shape.

I’m replacing the bearings as they don’t feel great and as it’s all in pieces would be crazy for me not to do it. The ‘cush drive’ seems in really good shape, which is good because I wouldn’t want to try and find another one of those.

Everything has been degreased and bagged ready for either my further cleaning/polishing or for vapour blasting. Not quite sure what to do with the drums afterwards really as they aren’t going to be an easy thing to polish.