Gasket? behind brake dust cover

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  1. Chlorin8ed

    Chlorin8ed 72 Comet

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    I pulled my drums off, to redo the suspension. I noticed this gasket? around the spindle and one under the brake dust cover plate? What are they? Do I need to replace and if so where? :)

    Spindle seal.jpg backing plate.jpg
    Thanks
     
    Chlorin8ed, Feb 25, 2018
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I don't know what they're for but have never replaced them....no problems.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Same here, seen them but never put one back. Not even sure if you can buy them, haven't looked for them.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I have seen the white foam gaskets on eBay. I believe they are also part of the kits one can get at www.DiscBrakeSwap.com
     
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