Puck Question for B/H '7000' Tranny

[Papa]

I think I might need new pucks for my '7000' tranny. I heard that I could replace them with brass pucks ipo the oem material. Does anyone have experience doing this or an opinion whether this would be a good idea. The brass pucks are supposed to last longer, but I don't know for sure. Thanks in advance for any input.

[jpswift1]

Your best bet would be to get in touch with 6X6World member Larry W or Don. They know their way around these very well.

[mike d]

Hi Papa, I ordered brake material from Mcmaster Carr and used a hole saw to make new ones. Wicked cheap doing it that way. Good Luck Mike

[Don]

I've used brake material cut to size with a hole saw as well, but I couldn't find the right compound and it didn't grab as well or last half as long as the brass-impregnated material. I think the stuff that works best is clutch lining. The best I've used is from Richard Clark- Please don't tell JP, he'll yell at me. The pucks I got from him are very good but on the pricey side. They last much longer and grab well even when they get wet. It's been a long time, so Grainger or McMaster/Carr may have the right stuff now.

[Papa]

JPSwift1 - thanks for the referrals... looks like Don already responded below...

Mike - thanks for the info/tip. Did you find Mc/C brake material last long and grab well ???

Don - thanks for the advice. From your reply, looks like clutch lining is the hot tip. No info/opinion on solid brass pucks ???

[Don]

I've never used the solid brass pucks myself- always afraid they'd wear the discs. I'm sure they'd grab well but wonder how they would handle the heat.

[Papa]

Don - good point about brass pucks vs disc wear. Easy enough for me to visibly check for grooves being worn into discs though. Thanks for your thoughts and Merry Christmas!