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KnuckleBuckett · 01-08-09, 05:32

There are detailed threads about this issue in the forum. Try a search or two.

Also.

1) Before installing the felt ring, lubricate it. I used Mobil 1. I poured a bit into a ziplock. Soaked the felt nicely. I then removed the felt and dabbed it "dry" with a couple of paper towels. I then installed the felt ring.

2) The bolt that fastens the plate can work loose if it is not installed tightly. I know that a couple of folks in the forum have used a thin lock washer under the bolt to guarantee the security of the bolt. I plan on doing this myself this spring.

My new ring and backing plate with the above procedure have been flawless.

01-08-09, 05:32	#19 (permalink)
KnuckleBuckett KnuckleBuckett KnuckleBuckett is offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 1,033	Re: My Flex's Backing Plate is Shredding on Me There are detailed threads about this issue in the forum. Try a search or two. Also. 1) Before installing the felt ring, lubricate it. I used Mobil 1. I poured a bit into a ziplock. Soaked the felt nicely. I then removed the felt and dabbed it "dry" with a couple of paper towels. I then installed the felt ring. 2) The bolt that fastens the plate can work loose if it is not installed tightly. I know that a couple of folks in the forum have used a thin lock washer under the bolt to guarantee the security of the bolt. I plan on doing this myself this spring. My new ring and backing plate with the above procedure have been flawless. __________________ Good driving and good listening!!