[oldford2]

Originally Posted by Old Henry

My front breaks have been squeaking more and more over the last few week. I thought maybe the shoes were worn out and the rivets were rubbing on the drums so took a peek and this is what I found.

Shoes still with a lot of wear left on them and no rivets showing through.



Brake drum smooth as glass.



The squeaking started with the left wheel with a little grabbing (which these picture are) but now both front wheel brakes are squeaking about the same. Only squeaks when brakes applied.

Why and what to do about it?

Professor, They look like bonded linings not riveted. They do tend to Glaze over on the face. I used to have the same problem and would roughen them up with 100 grit sandpaper. That only works for a thousand miles or so. I finally replaced them with woven linings riveted on. End of squeak and better braking due to the softness of woven linings.
John