Re: Removing Bonded Brakes from Shoes

Posted by Bill on September 09, 1998 at 21:27:52

In Reply to: Removing Bonded Brakes from Shoes
posted by Pat Patterson on September 09, 1998 at 21:11:36

: Any ideas on how to remove the bonded pads from brake shoes?A brake shop?The pads are almost brand new, but don't stop the car very well.
: Thanks,
: Pat
Back about 1962, my father bought a set of those new in the box.They were labeled "hard rock linings".They were certainly that.They probably would have lasted forever, if I didn't convince him they were unsafe, and should be replaced.My mother always insisted that I drive, since I was a kid, and drove more slowly and carefully in the town sedan.She knew the brakes were bad, since it was necessary to grab the hand brake to make a quick stop.We shortly thereafter replaced them with woven linings, which made a remarkable difference.
Since they are most likely asbestos, I would not reccommend trying to remove them yourself.If fact if they were mine, I would find some used shoes, and reline them, and get rid of the bonded shoes.
A truck shop that relines shoes may have a method of removal, and safe or not, at least you won't be breathing the dust.
Bill
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