[Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 376

[Patrick Yoas]

Message: 3
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:21:48 -0700
From: Bob Spidell 
Subject: [Healeys] Re-arcing Brake Shoes
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Listers,


On my last long cross-country in my BJ8, I got a little squeak from a 
rear brake on hard braking; I suspect it may be time to re-shoe the ol' 
hoss.

Hopefully, I can have the drums turned as they have been balanced. If 
so, I'd like to get the shoes re-arced to the new inside diameter of the 
drums, but I suspect this is an arcane science that may not be widely 
practiced any more. Is this (re-arcing) recommended or necessary? If 
so, has anyone had luck finding a parts store or machinist that can do this?
TIA,
bs

Bob,
  I had my brake drums balanced by Hendrix Wire Whell and then when I got them back I had my rear brake shoes redone and had them "mated" to the drums". There was a noticeable difference in braking!!! I used a company here in Dallas, Texas to do it. I can send you the name, etc. of the parts/machine store that I used if you need it.
  Patrick
  '67-BJ8

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