Castle nuts vs lock washers

[Curtis in MA]

I just found that my front backing plates have nuts and lock washers and not castle nuts and pins.
Do I need to change them?

 

[arnhemmer]

I would go back to the original setup. The correct bolts and nuts can be obtained from several supply houses like Snyder or Bert's to name a few.

 

[Curtis in MA]

Just went to Tam's Model A parts and he sold me just the nuts without the bolts.
Great guy!

 

[BillCNC]

Just went to Tam's Model A parts and he sold me just the nuts without the bolts.
Great guy!

Are your bolts made for Castle Nuts, ... If not, your still at square one.

Regards
Bill

 

[Curtis in MA]

No, they have the holes.

Thanks

 

[SeaSlugs]

yea best to keep them castle nuts on there - no way for them to loosten and if they do your backng plate (aka brake) wont fall off as the pn will still hold the nut off.

 

[Jim Brierley]

I'd leave it as is unless you were restoring to blue ribbon specs.

 

[katy]

I'd leave it as is unless you were restoring to blue ribbon specs.

Ditto

 

[1930artdeco]

If it is set up correctly the LW's will hold. When you take them apart then you can go back to pins and castle nuts.


Mike