52dodge Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 My Dodge has a brake issue.When i first take off the brakes work well.The more i use them they started to pull real bad to the right so i pulled the front right drum to see what was going on.There was a light misting of brake fluid on the wheel cylinders and backing plate but the shoes appeared dry and to be wearing even.To my suprise my local advance auto had both the upper and lower wheel cylinders but could not get the brake shoes.I read that brake fluid can get into the shoe itself and might be causing the violent pull when the brakes get hot.Can i wash/sand the old shoes or should i get replacments.They have a ton of meat left and were wearing even.I know the orignals were bonded linings and i see complete shoes on ebay for $60 bucks.I also hear that if the ones im looking at on ebay are nos or have some age the linings can seperate from age.So wheres a good place to get new shoes if thats what i need to do.Also i looked at the brake hoses as part of the problem but they appear to be new.Thanks.......ed Quote
d.dunavan Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 New at these cars as well but I have been dealing with the brakes on my 50 Ply for a while now. From what I understand the fluid will soak in then when the shoe gets hot it will come to the surface and cause that kind of pull and there is really no way to get it out. I am going to call Tennessee Clutch & Supply they come highly recommended from many people on this forum. As far as bonded linings I really don't know that much but it would stand to reason that over time the adhesive would degrade. Well hope this helps. D. Quote
captden29 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 yes, linings can separate on old bonded shoes. I know that from experience. get new. I have had linings get brake fluid on them and after cleaning and a little sanding they are still on the car and work fine. just my experience. I think they would have to be very wet and left a while to absorb the fluid to create a problem.the brake hoses can be degraded on the inside where you cannot see the damage, and the problem you are having can be caused by them. how old are they? best to replace them if not sure. capt den Quote
52dodge Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Posted April 8, 2013 where's a good source for new shoes? Quote
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