The Ford Barn

Scott H · 02-21-2012, 07:28 PM

Posted a "Wanted" ad in the Swap Meet area but also looking for advice.

I have NOS Ford brake linings to install on my '38 shoes. I don't know what size rivets to look for and also wondering if anyone has anything good or bad to say about the Setting Tool Mac's offers.

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Ken/Alabama · 02-21-2012, 07:49 PM

I use size 4/5 on my 40 . Yours probably the same.

J Franklin · 02-21-2012, 09:53 PM

I haven't used Mac's tool but one similar from pep boys or such. They get the job done. Do you have good hand- eye coordination? or a friend to give a helping hand?

Karl Wolf · 02-21-2012, 10:19 PM

I used to have a foot operated machine, made for brake and clutch work. As I was using it one day, I remember thinking that it would be real hard to do by hand...

I think that I would take the time to build a jig (wood) that holds the shoe steady, over an anvil (piece of steel) with a button on it to go against the rivet head... Punch sould be flat, but with a point in the center, so it spreads the end of the rivet, not splitting one side...
Karl

Robert/Texas · 02-22-2012, 09:03 AM

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For my '34 roadster, I had my woven brake linings bonded on by a truck repair shop some 20+ years ago. They were a little grabby at first until I ground just a little off of the leading edges. The car still stops great (mechanicals) and I would do it this way again if need be.

02-21-2012, 07:28 PM	#1
Scott H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wheaton, IL (west chicago) Posts: 558	Brake Rivets Posted a "Wanted" ad in the Swap Meet area but also looking for advice. I have NOS Ford brake linings to install on my '38 shoes. I don't know what size rivets to look for and also wondering if anyone has anything good or bad to say about the Setting Tool Mac's offers. P3170001.jpg __________________ 36 1/2 ton pickup on 38 car frame with 1940 v8 24 stud

02-21-2012, 07:49 PM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,257	Re: Brake Rivets I use size 4/5 on my 40 . Yours probably the same.

02-21-2012, 09:53 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,960	Re: Brake Rivets I haven't used Mac's tool but one similar from pep boys or such. They get the job done. Do you have good hand- eye coordination? or a friend to give a helping hand?

02-21-2012, 10:19 PM	#4
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: Brake Rivets I used to have a foot operated machine, made for brake and clutch work. As I was using it one day, I remember thinking that it would be real hard to do by hand... I think that I would take the time to build a jig (wood) that holds the shoe steady, over an anvil (piece of steel) with a button on it to go against the rivet head... Punch sould be flat, but with a point in the center, so it spreads the end of the rivet, not splitting one side... Karl

02-22-2012, 09:03 AM	#5
Robert/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burton, Texas Posts: 681	Re: Brake Rivets Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) For my '34 roadster, I had my woven brake linings bonded on by a truck repair shop some 20+ years ago. They were a little grabby at first until I ground just a little off of the leading edges. The car still stops great (mechanicals) and I would do it this way again if need be.