14-07-2020, 08:16 PM
Hi All
I’m setting up semi Girling brakes on my Trials axle. I inherited a box full of brake shoes, some with what look like new linings. However the linings on these shoes are 3/16” thick and even with the adjusters pulled right back I can’t get the drum on. Other brake shoes in my collection have linings that are about 1/8” thick (although they may be partially worn), these fit fine with minimal tightening of the adjuster.
So my question is what thickness should the brake linings be? And is the thickness supposed to be the same on both Semi Girling and Austin brake shoes?
Cheers
Howard
I’m setting up semi Girling brakes on my Trials axle. I inherited a box full of brake shoes, some with what look like new linings. However the linings on these shoes are 3/16” thick and even with the adjusters pulled right back I can’t get the drum on. Other brake shoes in my collection have linings that are about 1/8” thick (although they may be partially worn), these fit fine with minimal tightening of the adjuster.
So my question is what thickness should the brake linings be? And is the thickness supposed to be the same on both Semi Girling and Austin brake shoes?
Cheers
Howard