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Found a Crack is it a stress fracture or metal fatigue?

Found a Crack is it a stress fracture or metal fatigue?

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ncfarm
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I dont mean to taking over with posts but I got some time to correct a few problems. When I took the larger cover plate on the rear housing off I found this crack in the front coner where the spring hanger attaches for brake petal. Haven't found the end yet. Just curious if its a major fix asap kind of problem. Cant post pic from phone will try later from computer. Thanks
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Sun, Dec 18, 2016 12:12 AM
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Are you referring to the brake return spring anchor bolt with the crack radiating from the large cover plate opening to the bolt? If so that's probably a stress crack. Don't know that I'd get to excited about it, just make sure it's sealed up so that it doesn't become a water leak source. The housing is fabricated steel so welding it up would not be a big deal if you choose. Probably a good idea to find the end of the crack and stop drill it if it goes beyond the anchor bolt hole.
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