Brake lining question

[rob love]

Despite my providing the thickness to my brake shop, they still used whatever thickness they had handy. Having the shoe linings arc to fit the drums is certainly a necessity. I did mine with a face mask and a disc grinder.

It is getting harder to find shops around here that will turn drums and reline brakes. Seems the standard these days is to simply install "made in china" new drums and rotors, and new shoes and pads on commercial vehicles. Despite all the cries for recycling, nothing is rebuilt.

[Marc van Aalderen]

Originally Posted by rob love

Despite my providing the thickness to my brake shop, they still used whatever thickness they had handy. Having the shoe linings arc to fit the drums is certainly a necessity. I did mine with a face mask and a disc grinder.

Hi Rob,

A Surplus dealer that I frequently visit had brake shoes with a filling strip under the lining to compensate for the turning out of the drums. That way you can use the standard brake lining. Seemed like a clever idea to me.

Cheers,

[SDeMocko]

Thanks guys this info is exactly what I needed.
Stephen