Does this hole let stuff in?

[cunning plan]

Teehehe.. Yes, I am thinking about what could go in a hole.....

The large 'inspection' hole on wide-5 brake drums.

I am planning to run without hubcaps, but will that mean the hole will allow debris and dirt to enter the drum?

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[yackaboo]

I used the hole to put a screwdriver blade through to turn the adjusters on the the brake shoes.

I think that's what the hole is for.

I'm guessing that with a wheel on the drum its usually covered so nothing would normally get in the drum


Mike

 

[Happystamps]

Yeah, that's what it's for and yup, it'd normally be covered by the hubcap. If you measure the hole there may be a tube cap of the correct size on ebay- that might be a neat solution (of the type you'd find at the end of a chair leg, although you may have to trim the length with a bread knife)

 

[cunning plan]

Thanks guys arty0047:

Great suggestion with the tube cap! I will have a look for a set of 4 arty0021:

 

[gvee]

Wonder if it's the same size as the bung for the rear drum inspection holes: https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/bay-bus/113609163/rubber-bung-brake-back-plates/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Either way, a simple grommet should do the trick, and a smooth top one would look pretty nice

 

[cunning plan]

Wonder if it's the same size as the bung for the rear drum inspection holes: https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/bay-bus/113609163/rubber-bung-brake-back-plates/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Either way, a simple grommet should do the trick, and a smooth top one would look pretty nice

Good point, I have a few of those, so I will find out.