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I've just dismantled 6 diffs. One of them had bronze washers instead of fibre. Has anyone come across this before? If so do you know if it is better or why?

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The early cars up to mid / late 60's has brass thrusts.

The fibre ones are utter rubbish, every diff I've pulled down has at least one gone.

Yes, they are probably brass. They only have a little wear. Would you use then instead of new fibre ones.?

btetley wrote:Yes, they are probably brass. They only have a little wear. Would you use then instead of new fibre ones.?

Every time.

I haven't fitted a Fibre type for over 20 years now. They are junk.

The Brass ones are a little thicker and so you need to give the 'button' on the tooth side of the output shafts a lick with a grinder.

btetley wrote:Yes, they are probably brass. They only have a little wear. Would you use then instead of new fibre ones.?

If they aren't too worn. You'll know when you assemble them.

I'm going to use a cross diff which I believe has a stainless steel housing compared to the original cast housing. The brass washer should be no problem against the stainless face vs cast iron should it?

It’s not stainless. It’s steel. I think those come with fibre washers. Use them.