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Originally Posted by shaefer
This is a task I've never tackled before, but since the shoes are in good condition, I don't see any reason to completely replace them.
What are some MUSTS when replacing woven brake linings?
My research has turned up the following: punch out the old rivets, remove the linings, replace with new linings, reinstall new rivets. Obvious, huh.
My current pads are worn so badly that the car barely stops and and I can't adjust the brakes properly with the adjustment tool/board. They're either "lightly grabbing" at full depression, or locked with no depression.
The drums are not messed up (amazingly) and show very very little wear on the front left where the rivet contacted the drum. Should these be okay to continue to use? Thanks.
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To answer the question you asked about re-lining brake shoes : When re-riviting the shoes, install the new lining starting at the center and work towards the ends. Be sure to clamp the lining tightly to the shoe and check that none of the rivets protrude above the lining.