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Re: [T3] calipers for type3


On 26 Jan 2002, at 16:26, Mark Seaton wrote:

> I have a question concerning the rear shoes though: they came with little
> tubular steel copper plated rivets. I have never fitted these before. I
> thought the rivets were usually solid copper- these don't look like they'd be
> strong enough. Any tips on installing them or should I try to find an
> expert?. Should they be glued first with something? 

Did you just get the friction linings so that they now have to be attached to 
the shoes? If so, attaching them takes a special rivet press. If you have the 
press, I think this is easy and the rivets will be fine.

Most linings are bonded (glued) to the shoes these days. In my opinion this 
is better because you can wear the shoes down farther without damaging the 
drum.

Linings are only bonded OR riveted, not both. I don't think there is any 
reason that both could not be done other than it just isn't necessary.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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