[Fot] Brake shoe re-arching

[John Hasty]

Got a set from Ted & all that was needed was a little filing on the leading
edges.  240Z drums may have helped

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On Jun 29, 2012, at 8:31 PM, Jim Norlin <norlinengineering at comcast.net>
wrote:

> A couple of years ago, based on the uneven wear pattern on the rear brake
shoes on the Spitfire, I decided it was time for new drums, so I ordered up a
set.  The day before the race, I installed new Porterfield shoes and went to
install the new drums and couldn't get them on - too small.  Or actually, the
Porterfield brake lining was too thick to fit.  Took the drums to one of the
larger local machine shops and dropped them off with instructions to take them
out 030 or so - I took a whole lot of measurements.  Got a call a couple of
hours later that said the drums were too small to fit their machine.  Found an
old, small shop that turned them around in no time.  Now I carry two sets of
drums, new and oversize so I can fit whatever shoes I get (I hope).
>
> On 6/27/2012 9:07 AM, toodamnfunky at comcast.net wrote:
>> Hey FoT,
>>
>> I'm getting ready to reline my brakes and I have inquired at my local
shops
>>
>> about re-arching the shoes to fit the newly turned drums. Out of three
inquiries
>>
>> all three thought I was from another planet and all three suggested I bring
the
>>
>> car in so they could adjust my brakes properly. I suspect they thought I
was the one
>>
>> that didn't know what I was talking about. Maybe I am from another planet
and just
>>
>> don't know it.
>>
>> Any input or comments on re-arching brake shoes would be appreciated.
>>
>> Jim G.
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