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Woven linings on the cast drums,set up properly,will lock everything up on the spot.I like the floaters,I have installed some,and have two sets here for my own cars.I have not bothered to install them yet with the cast drums.They're not needed by me,I did some for an old fellow with cast drums because he had problems with pedal pressure.He could lock the brakes up with his cane.I have a 33000 mile roadster with the original stamped drums,with the machining tool marks in the drums,no apparent wear on the tracks,but it has molded linings.It stops great,but not quite as good as the truck with the cast drums and woven linings.The biggest problems I have seen with the floaters is people skipping a step.Molded linings are supposed to be better on the drums,(less wear) but,are we really going to wear them out? One good thing about molded linings,they seem the be stable.It looks like some of the woven linings change size and shape over time.I have the lining equipment,and a few years ago I relined a bunch of shoes and hung them up.I went to use them and the edges are curled up.Nothing the Brake Dokter couldn't cure,but I wonder what will happen if I leave the car sitting for 4 or 5 years.