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08-31-2021, 10:22 AM | #1 |
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Brake Shoe Lining Information
I have been reading a post recently started by Werner in Germany concerning his brake fade. I have some thoughts and a little information to consider.
Brake linings can be bonded or riveted. Randy Gross prefers bonded and so do I. I have sent shoes out to be relined with the composite material (not woven) for many years. There was a brake and clutch shop in Illinois, where I lived at the time, that was able to provide this service. That was 20 years ago. One of the first things that they asked me what what lining did I want, what hardness, what coefficient of friction? I thought that they were all the same. They had whatever I wanted. I chose the softest at first and they were OK. After a little experimentation and the first set of Plasmeter drums I was able to move to a better solution. The following is taken from Wikipedia. Brake linings are characterized by their "Coefficient of Friction". The higher the number the more the friction. This is stated from C through Z. C is less than 0.15 D is 0.15 to 0.25 E is 0.25 to 0.35 F is 0.35 to 0.45 G is 0.45 to 0.55 H is greater than 0.55 Z is unclassified They are rated for example "GD" which is G-cold/normal and D is when hot. Brake lining material is marked on the back with it's alphabetical designation. Once the lining is bonded you cannot see the information. They use a different system in Germany but it has a similar function. I cannot read German. Hopefully Werner can read this and we can try to analyze his problems using this information. Comments are appreciated. Randy Gross if you read this - what brake shoe lining designations do you provide? Vic |
08-31-2021, 01:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brake Shoe Lining Information
Nice Vic, to pick up this theme!
Unfortunately, I have received no technical data sheet for the rear replacement pads from Don Snyder for comparison. Although I questioned. Attached is the spec sheet for the front mounted brake pad shoes. This is a single customer design with high coefficient of friction from a company that makes brakes for trucks and also clutch pads according to the old submitted pattern.
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08-31-2021, 02:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brake Shoe Lining Information
Our brake shoe material in unclassified. We have been using the same material for close to 15 years now. It is a very soft material made specifically for slower speed vehicles and those that are not driven thousands of miles a year. The softer, the better grip and less chance of chatter and squealing. All of our shoes are bonded (no rivets) and chamfered on the leading and trailing edges.
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08-31-2021, 03:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: Brake Shoe Lining Information
Randy:
I have used your shoes (and drums) on several vehicles and I am very happy with them. Others in my club (Smoky Mountain Model A Club) also have had good experience. What I was trying to do with my posting was to explain why Werner was having the brake fade experience he had. Perhaps Werner could purchase some relined shoes from you and make a performance comparison. Vic |
08-31-2021, 05:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: Brake Shoe Lining Information
Good idea, I'am ready for this attempt. I'm trying to clarify whether he will be done with overseas shipping.
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In the meantime, I have contacted the local brake manufacturer and asked for an extremely heat-resistant friction value, without interest in high mileage. We will see further.
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09-04-2021, 02:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: Brake Shoe Lining Information
What is the measurement of new brake shoes and when should they be replaced? I am using a micrometer to measure. Thanks
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09-04-2021, 03:55 PM | #8 |
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Re: Brake Shoe Lining Information
Vic, was that All Brake in Cicero that you used? They bonded and arced my motorcycle brakes maybe 25 years ago and did a good job.
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09-04-2021, 08:41 PM | #9 |
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Re: Brake Shoe Lining Information
What is wrong with known suppliers of brake shoes and drums like Berts, Snyders, Mikes etc. If you have fade problems with shoes or drums from the above some thing else is going on. You can lock up the brakes with all of the above if all installation and adjustment is correct and international shipping is a non - issue
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09-04-2021, 08:48 PM | #10 |
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Bruce of MN:
I do not remember the name of the company. They were in Des Plaines. Vic |
09-04-2021, 10:50 PM | #11 |
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I lived in Des Plaines and I remember that place now. Their arcing machine had a dust collection hood that seemed a bit light for asbestos.
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