Re: [T3] Front drum brakes

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 15 Jun 00, at 20:08, Henrik Larsson wrote:

> 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?

I understand that riveted linings are just fine, but I greatly prefer 
bonded (glued) linings. I suspect that they are much stronger, have 
better heat transfer, and don't gouge the drums when they wear low.

This seems like a good time to make the change.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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