Brake lining removal
 

I'm thinking of using my original brake shoes on my 39 Ford pickup. They have the holes already for rivets and was going to try my hand at relining.

What is the best way to remove the old bonded lining?

Re: Brake lining removal
 

Well, I am just guessing because I can not remember how I did it. Maybe moderate heat might soften the bonding agent.
I found old woven lining material (probably asbestos) and riveted them on myself. Use brass rivets not the steel ones. Much better stopping than the hard bonded type.
John

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Take a chisel bit on an air hammer and it will pop right off. (Or you can do it by hand with a hammer and chisel) Then finish by lightly sanding remaining residue and glue on a flat belt sander. You should use a good dust mask. I normally bead blast, then paint to keep them from rusting... before riveting the woven linings on. You will get an excellent job if you follow this procedure. I have plenty of NOS Ford linings and rivets if you haven't bought them yet.

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The guy that did mine used a torch and burned them off. Very easy and clean removal.

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Have done it a couple of times and it's not worth the effort. It's also probably asbestos material. Do yourself a favor and order the new bonded shoes and linings from Baxter ford or another vendor

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Unless you are a glutton for punishment, replacing the shoes with new linings installed is the way to go The shoes for the pickup and passenger cars is the same, 91A-2001-N for '39 We get ours from C&G. www.cgfordparts.com

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Locally here in NZ it is still possible to take in your old removed shoes and have them relined. Still works out slightly cheaper than replacement complete shoes.
Have just done my front ones and parts guy immediately recognized " Ford V8 brake drum" taken in to ensure linings are correct thickness.
Phil NZ

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Bob,
I have replaced linings on several cars and like you say it is time consuming(like drilling, counter boring, and riveting). but for me it is not""punishment"". My hourly rate is low ($0). But a lot of us enjoy getting the satisfaction of playing with our old Ford and rebuilding existing parts. Especially in the winter when we cannot drive them. I have a stove in my shop so in it often and sometimes find myself fixing something that isn't even broke!!
In this bolt on/throwaway society we could just go out and buy foreign made brake shoes, new carbs, new fuel pumps, etc.
Not being critical here just pointing out there are different strokes for different folks and your helpful advise on the Barn is appreciated by all.
John

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When I did the brakes on my '51, I just went ahead and ordered one of those kits everybody advertised. When I got it and tried to install it, I found that the new shoes were made of thicker material and the adjusters wouldn't fit. When I had pulled the old shoes off, I had noticed that they were riveted and had the "Ford" script stamped on them. I sent the new kit back and looked in the Yellow Pages (this was a while ago) and found an outfit that relined shoes. Two days later and for a reasonable price, I had the relined Ford script shoes ready to go back on the car.

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I like doing as much as I can myself and it is down right cold to be outside right now. I gather parts in advance of really needing them so when I do get some time I already have what I need.

Can someone educate me on brake shoe lining, vs woven brake shoe lining?

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if you are still running the mechanical brakes, the woven material makes quite a difference in good braking. the hard lining is more for the later hydraulic brakes. i have two up and running model A's, one woven, one hard, and it is a big difference. woven linings are a bit more money, so some guys try to save a buck and buy the hard linings, bad idea imho.