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01-25-2015, 08:43 PM | #1 |
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Woven brake shoes
I'm ready to replace my brake shoes even though they're not worn out because they keep squealing even though I've sanded them to rough them up. I've heard that woven shoes don't squeal like the molded ones do. True? If so, where do I get them for my 47 sedan?
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01-25-2015, 08:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: Woven brake shoes
Henry, you must have bought the modern type shoes that have lots of brass bits inclusions. This is done today due to federal asbestos requirements. they are much thinner, but due to the brass, they last just as long, but require more pedal pressure. And, they squeel.
Go to a speed shop. They can set you up with racing or off road shoes that aren't subject to Big Brothers whims. Woven shoes were used until sometime in 1937, when they were replaced with molded. Woven will stop on a dime, grab and hold till your tire rubs bald. Woven needs replacing very often compared to molded.
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01-25-2015, 11:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: Woven brake shoes
I bought mine from C W Moss in Orange,Ca. Macs lists them in their catalog you might also give all ford parts in Campbell,Ca or C&g in San Diego. Might give Joblots a try also.
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01-25-2015, 11:01 PM | #4 |
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Re: Woven brake shoes
Woven is only better for mechanical brakes. Go with ford38v8's advise.
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01-26-2015, 12:39 AM | #8 |
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Re: Woven brake shoes
Don't know where I'd get the "off road" shoes but I assume they don't squeal. How do they last compared to the others?
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01-26-2015, 01:21 AM | #9 |
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Henry, Go to a speed shop or a friction products specialty supply.
Second question, they last like they used to before the govt stuck its nose in our business.
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