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Old 05-13-2010, 12:16 PM   #7
Jim Parker Toronto
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Default Re: Emergency Brake Lining

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg View Post
I don't have a right angle drill, but I have an old short drill that will fit inside the band. Found it at a swap meet for a buck.

I never kept track of my time, but it goes OK using 2 drills. Parking brake lining should last a lifetime. So, why are they so often worn out?
I don't know why they wear out either, they should last the lifetime of the car, or until the material deteriorates. They really should not be doing any work except holding the car from rolling. I know that when using rivets, you loose 2/3 of the lining material due to the rivets and they way they are applied. So, using only 1/3 for service, (for both the service and e-brake), and not only really that much, because you would want to change them before you score the drum, does not seem very cost effective to me! A set of service brake linings are over $100 and then you have to put them on. Add to that the cost of the tooling, and your time. I really feel that bonded is the way to go! Watch where you get them from though, if the holes in the shoes are worn where the adjuster and roller pins go, they are not worth having! The rollers should not wobble at all, and there should be no free play in the adjuster hole.
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