Woven vs molded linings for cast iron drums

[Marshall V. Daut]

Order the brake shoes with molded linings arched to match new cast iron drums from Randy Gross in California. These linings give a firm pedal feel, while woven linings result in a softer, mushier pedal. I have both and much prefer the molded linings from Randy. Either send in your shoes as exchange cores or pay a little extra and buy the shoes with linings molded in place. Randy arches the shoes so that the brake material makes 100% contact against the brake drum right away instead of seating itself gradually as woven linings require.
Marshall