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02-21-2021, 01:19 PM | #1 |
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Brake shoe repair
I just gave my first try at relining my 39 brake shoes seemed all was good until the last hole
It was off just a bit and the rivet went side ways cracking, I'm assuming it's garbage now Last edited by rust revival; 02-21-2021 at 01:31 PM. |
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Re: Brake shoe repair
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There are some things that are best left to the professionals... Brake relining is one of them. Did you check the metal base parts for cracks and/or trueness to the drum before you attempted to install new lining? If not, mistake number one, then the list grows.
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02-21-2021, 02:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brake shoe repair
Isn't that what super glue is for? It looks like it was a wee bit long on the shoe. if the drum is a bit larger than stock it might never come into contact or be a problem. you could take it to a (real) brake shop and have 1 lining done if it bothers you. Sometimes professionals are good, but now you know how to do another restoration job, so it is a nuisance but not a waste.
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02-21-2021, 02:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: Brake shoe repair
The lining has to be tight to the shoe between the rivits too
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02-21-2021, 03:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: Brake shoe repair
Thanks guys, they are correct length and tight just after market holes do not line up great to factory metal, I'm by no means a professional, but thought I would do a little better then off the boat bolt on shoes, I have 40 sets I was going to attempt. Half the pile maybe a better company for linings? Who is everyone using
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02-21-2021, 05:19 PM | #6 |
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02-21-2021, 05:20 PM | #7 |
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Re: Brake shoe repair
rust revival; Here's a great video of "how it's done".
Do you have one of these machines? Wonder if you could use pop rivet? |
02-21-2021, 06:23 PM | #8 | |
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Some of the old linings get brittle and shrink just enough to misalign the holes. I put all the rivets in before I set any, then start in the middle and work both ways. Then if there is any misaligned holes I run a drill through them. Works for me, Bill |
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02-21-2021, 06:24 PM | #9 |
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This is the press I have
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02-21-2021, 06:28 PM | #10 |
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Thanks everyone for the reply's very nice to be able to count on the helpful people on this site, the more I can learn, from everyone, hopefully one day I can pass down some knowledge to someone in need
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02-21-2021, 09:29 PM | #11 |
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With that KRW machine, you will have success. Proper alignment of each rivet and the rivet holes are probably the critical factors.
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02-22-2021, 02:29 AM | #13 |
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Re: Brake shoe repair
Mart, are you sure? Long lining, rear? 39 Lockheed style brakes.
And, the comment about 'professional'... Aren't we all? Back in the 50's, in the first shop I worked in, it was standard practice for us (me) to install lining on existing shoes, with a rivet press like the one shown by rust revival. I must have installed linings, at least in the hundreds, if not more. I hardly consider myself a 'professional'. The suggestion by bbrocksr is right-on, and covers it. |
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