Brake shoe source

[motoMark]

There are a few sources I've found for brake shoes for my 51 Plymouth (Andy Bernbaum, MoParPro, Kanter, etc.) and was wondering if there is a difference in the quality of the shoes between the companies. I've read in the posts that you need to make sure the shoes are properly sized to the drums and some re-arcing and sanding may be required. Are any of these brands a better fit than the others?

Thanks.

[desoto1939]

most of the suppliers that you mentioned are just basically a middleman. They get the shoes from another person or have purchased the shoes already lined. So you get what they have in stock.  The shoes can come in either bonded or riveted lining attachments.  The brake lining can also come in different thickness and also in length for each shoe.

 

You can also do a search for companies that reline brake shoes on your computer.  One thing that you need to know is what is the correct thickness of the lining and also if there is a short and long shoe setup for your car. Also some of these cars used the short lining on the rear of the brakes and the long lining on the fron.  Also some used the short lining onthe bottom of the brake shoe and some used the short lining at the top of the shoe.

 

If you have a serie manual for your car then you might get some more info.  I do have a Wagner brake catalog and also EIS and Thermoid brake catalog so might beable to find that info for you.

 

Rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com

[greg g]

Look in your area for a construction vehicle repair company.  Many times they will be able to bond or rivet new friction material to your shoes.  The place in our area says. They can d0 any thing including carousels to elevators.

[Sniper]

We used to make our own brake shoes when I worked at the cement plant.  We'd buy the lining in bulk, fit it up, glue it, rivet it, bake it and run them.  These were the shoes for the overhead crane, they got replaced almost weekly.  Lots of YouTube videos on doing them.

[JohnTeee]

If I remember correctly, Tennessee Clutch & Supply Inc does relines brake shoes, in addition to doing clutches.

1995 Nolensville Pike #113, Nashville TN 37211

(615) 242-4163

 

Cheers!

 

John

[motoMark]

Thanks for info guys. I have a request out to a semi-local company that does clutch and brake stuff, so we'll see what they have to say. It would be nice to reuse my existing shoes rather than buying new, but that will depend on the cost of re-lining, which I have no clue what it may be.

[rallyace]

I had a local brake shop that does mainly commercial vehicle and bus brakes reline mine. I also had them turn the drums. The price was very fair. They do not radius them anymore due to environmental issues with the brake dust, but they matched up extremely well. I will know in the spring how good a job they did as I will be doing the full brake replacement work when my car comes out of its winter hibernation.