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Originally Posted by JayChicago
Going to be trouble shooting a brake problem, so I re-read current issue of V8 Times' article on improperly made replacement brake shoes. (page 95) Said the bad shoes caused pedal to go half way to floor before actuating the brakes. But I don't get it.
Article shows the protrusion on top of the shoe that inserts into the wheel cylinder are too short, about 1/8" shorter than stock. But why would this be a problem? Wouldn't the wheel cylinder piston just sit 1/8" further out in the cylinder bore, still making direct contact with the shoe?
Am I missing something?
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Jay, You're right.
That wouldn't be a problem as long as the pistons don't come out of the cylinder. On worn brake shoes the pistons are already out farther.
The pistons don't retract to the center of the cylinder,they are against the tab on the shoe and only return as far as the shoe returns. The farther out the shoes are adjusted the farther out the pistons will be. I'm not saying there is nothing wrong with the shoes but 1/8 shorter tab would not be the problem.
Bill