[T3] Front drum brakes

[Henrik Larsson <notchback@home.se>]

I am in the process of rebuilding (right side) and replacing (left side)
the front brake cylinders of my '64. When I removed the brake drums I
saw that on three out of four brake shoes, the linings have cracked
between the rivet holes. I have the feeling that this is bad and since
the linings are pretty worn I'm going to replace them. Is it common that
the linings crack, is it dangerous and does anyone know what causes them
to crack?

Henrik Larsson, Sweden
1964 1500S Notch


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