correct brake lining?

[Jon March]

Received a couple of strong comments recently that tapered brake linings are not correct.

Why exactly, and how advisable/important is it to correct while they are still unused?

 

[LenRoe]

Hello Jon,
I seek your advice about relining my front brakes. Where would you advise me to purchase the lining and rivets?
Len Roe

 

[Midwest Amphicar]

The idea being the non tapered will scrape the water off more efficiently. Maybe in a controlled environment you might notice a difference. I would be more aware of using heavy metal/ceramic shoes. They do have gripping power but have better metal than the drums. When a wheel cylinder sticks or park cable holds they eat up the drums. So just be aware if brakes indicate any dragging , repair quickly..
Got me thinking perhaps metal spray might restore drums too? And what if they could be hardened?

 

[dougklink]

Brake and Equipment in Minneapolis food my linings and they work great. The linings are not highly metallic so don't wear the drums. Just ride the brakes a bit after coming out and they dry right off.

Hardening the drums would probably reduce the friction coefficient, it can also make metal brittle. They use cast iron for a reason.

 

[fouramphs]

Above is a picture of my custom linings that I have been selling for 15 years. they are very soft and will not ever hurt the drums.
They will not last as long as originals but work 100% better. THEY STOP the car when wet!
Come to Florida for a ride with me and I will prove it.
I have a few sets with me in Fl.