zstalker Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 as the title would suggest, what would you use to lubricate the workings of a seatbelt mechanism? I've got a seatbelt that keeps catching as I pull it out, and doesn't really pull back in very well, so I'm thinking maybe just free up the mechanism a little. I could always go junkyard one up without too much trouble, but I'd rather keep my old one if that's possible. as for lubricants, I was thinking something like a dry graphite lubricant, like you'd use for a key cylinder so I don't get the workings all gummed up... anybody have any experience with this kind of stuff? ~Erik~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I used PB blaster to ressurect some pretty badly rusted jump seat belt retractors. You can actually dissasemble the unit and get to the guts. That's what I did. Took a couple hours of working them - work like new now. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbalancex7 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 as the title would suggest, what would you use to lubricate the workings of a seatbelt mechanism? I've got a seatbelt that keeps catching as I pull it out, and doesn't really pull back in very well, so I'm thinking maybe just free up the mechanism a little. I could always go junkyard one up without too much trouble, but I'd rather keep my old one if that's possible.as for lubricants, I was thinking something like a dry graphite lubricant, like you'd use for a key cylinder so I don't get the workings all gummed up... anybody have any experience with this kind of stuff? ~Erik~ from my experience, pb blaster might work, but also graphite powder for locks and such would be a good luby. It's what locksmiths use for the tumble barrels in locks, which are kinda similar to seatbelts:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 It's a centrifugal ratcheting mechanism - not really like a lock. Besides the reason graphite is used in locks is because they are often exposed to weather, and you don't want a key comming out with all kinds of goopy lubricants on it do you? Belt retractors tend to get rusty inside - PB Blaster will be much more effective. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantruckman Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 a "dry graphite lubricant" does not attract dust or dirt like an oil based lube. thats why it works for locks, otherwise gunk would accumulate and seize the tumblers, or in this case the centrifical weights of a seat belt mecanisym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zstalker Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 a "dry graphite lubricant" does not attract dust or dirt like an oil based lube. thats why it works for locks, otherwise gunk would accumulate and seize the tumblers, or in this case the centrifical weights of a seat belt mecanisym see, that's why I was thinking that for this case. I'd probably clean it out with something first, then brake cleaner, blow it out with air, then something like graphite. basically wanted to see if this was something that was even done...basically give myself the confidence to pull it out and do it... so thanks all. ~Erik~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I would imagine that the units are lubricated with a drying silicone grease or something similar from the factory.... the spray on silicone grease should work well if the unit is not rusty already. You do want a dry(ish) lubricant, but as GD says, seeing as you arn't putting a key into your seatbelt spool you can use something a little nicer than graphite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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