So yesterday’s project was to free up the dragging front brake shoe. Things were rusty gummy but cleanable, all went well. Got to thinking if anyone is making Stainless replacements? Any suppliers selling new shoes? Or is there a different make of vehicle that we can use the shoe from?
I made my own stainless steel pistons.
Bought rubber cups from Napa Auto Parts.
I had my shoes relined by Brake Equipment Warehouse in Minnesota.
This is what’s on mine.
What rubber caps?
Since I’m going to Milwaukee in two weeks I’ll just have to wait for the re- lining until winter. Then I can do all 4.
Mine just have the metal cap with the ridge cut in to hold the adjuster in place only rubber is the cup in the wheel cylinders, which look in very good condition. No leaks and good pressure.
I found a guy here in Lasalle that does most of the old cars in the clubs around here.
Seen some of his work and it’s good quality.
Price is reasonable and turns around quickly.
