kdog1157 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 i am trying to put new brake shoes on my 48 coupe.problem is i have rivets(backing plates need to be drilled out) what type of special tool is needed for this. or how(what can i use to bond the shoes with. any and all help will be appreciated, thanks kevin. please send any responses to my e mail address at kdog@embarqmail.com. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just pop the old rivets out with a hammer and a small punch. Then use steel rivets to rivet the linings on. You need a special tool for that. I bought a tool from these guys: www.partsformodelafords.com It cost $39.95 plus shipping. It works very well. BTW.....you can find linings and rivets on E-Bay. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Any competent brake shop will be able to quickly remove and then reinstall the new shoes for a reasonable rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 usually shoes are retained by brass rivets..that way when the shoe lining is worn to the head of the rivet..the noise that alert you to this condition is the rivet head against the drum..being brass..noise, but soft metal thus no apparant damage..steel on the other hand..not a good idea..another good counterpoint against bonded shoes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saraceno Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just don't use NOS brake pads. I had a brake pad disintegrate one time even though it was plenty thick. I was told that over time pads become brittle and will fail. It was a very unnerving thing to have my brakes lock up sending me into a skid on a narrow back road, then have to drive home with almost no brakes at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 usually shoes are retained by brass rivets..that way when the shoe lining is worn to the head of the rivet..the noise that alert you to this condition is the rivet head against the drum..being brass..noise, but soft metal thus no apparant damage..steel on the other hand..not a good idea..another good counterpoint against bonded shoes...Your right Tim!! I use brass rivets. I said steel by mistake. My bad.Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog1157 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 thanks guys i knew i could count on your help,mine came with the brass rivets,will check into that tool,thanks again kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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