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Doug in NJ · 05-19-2013, 09:29 PM

Hello,

I have a set of brake linings that may or may not be for an A. Does anyone happen to know the correct length and width of an 'A' brake lining?

Thanks,
Doug

QGolden · 05-19-2013, 09:39 PM

My new front liners are 1 1/2 wide, 14 1/8 long. 10 1/2 straight across the shoe when installed.

Doug in NJ · 05-19-2013, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the info. The ones I have are 1-1/2" x 15-3/4". :-(

Doug

Quote:

Originally Posted by QGolden

My new front liners are 1 1/2 wide, 14 1/8 long. 10 1/2 straight across the shoe when installed.

QGolden · 05-20-2013, 05:45 AM

If they are not Pre-drilled you could probably drill them, mount them to the shoes and grind the extra off?

ctlikon0712 · 05-20-2013, 03:28 PM

Here is a photo of an old set of liners with their factory part # and dimensions.
I do have a related question. The third pic shows Comax liners made by Wagner, and the label states 4 liners low friction, 4 liners standard friction. How was that supposed to be configured? Low in the rear and standard in the front? Since by the 50's, drivers were accustomed to a front biased braking system.....?

ctlikon0712 · 05-21-2013, 12:28 AM

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Jim Parker Toronto · 05-21-2013, 02:09 PM

The linings you have could be off a Model B. They went from an 11" brake drum to a 12" drum. These are diameter readings, so you can do the math.....

05-19-2013, 09:29 PM	#1
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 966	Brake lining dimensions? Hello, I have a set of brake linings that may or may not be for an A. Does anyone happen to know the correct length and width of an 'A' brake lining? Thanks, Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

05-19-2013, 09:39 PM	#2
QGolden Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 1,231	Re: Brake lining dimensions? My new front liners are 1 1/2 wide, 14 1/8 long. 10 1/2 straight across the shoe when installed. __________________ It's not what people think they know that will hurt them, it is what they think they know that aint so! -Mark Twain. It is the very things that we think we know, that keep us from learning what we should know.- Unknown

05-20-2013, 05:45 AM	#4
QGolden Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 1,231	Re: Brake lining dimensions? If they are not Pre-drilled you could probably drill them, mount them to the shoes and grind the extra off? __________________ It's not what people think they know that will hurt them, it is what they think they know that aint so! -Mark Twain. It is the very things that we think we know, that keep us from learning what we should know.- Unknown

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05-21-2013, 02:09 PM	#7
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: Brake lining dimensions? The linings you have could be off a Model B. They went from an 11" brake drum to a 12" drum. These are diameter readings, so you can do the math.....