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JayChicago

12-30-2019 @ 4:45 PM

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Am I missing something about arcing brake shoes? I just did it myself by hand, using a flat file. Took about 5 minutes per shoe. The lining material cuts easily with a hand file. And easy to judge the fit by placing the shoe against the drum surface and eyeball it for continuous contact. Is there more to this that I don't know? (The drums had just been turned; maybe would not be so simple if the drums were not true)

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12-30-2019 @ 12:15 PM

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Ask at your local Early Ford V8 Club to find out who arcs shoes in your area. It is an important step.

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12-30-2019 @ 8:41 AM

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Thank you Allenwoodieman for your comment and pic's of the spindle. A picture can be worth a thousand words. Talking about arching brake shoes sure brings back memories of my younger days. I know of no one in Arkansas that still does this. It usually helps when I put a bevel on the end of the shoes.
Being a new member, I want to thank everyone on the Forum and also the Early Ford V-8 Club. There is a lot of great information in the Restorer Magazine.

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12-29-2019 @ 6:24 AM

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51 If you go with these kits, you will have to grind away material as noted in the above post. What is important, is to make sure the backing plates fit flat on the mounting faces, because, if not enough material was removed and there is interference, the plates will warp when the mounting bolts are tightened. I also had to do a bit of grinding on the rear axle when I installed mine.

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12-27-2019 @ 6:35 PM

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I have put them on several cars and a 46 pick up. they work great but there is a little work involved in putting them on including cutting/grinding on the spindle. and as the comment says you must work on the arch of the shoes. I did have a problem which was traced to a wrong set of shoes from Boling Brothers but the problem was handled by them very promptly. I do have some pictures of the area needing work on the spindle

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12-27-2019 @ 5:27 PM

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T hank you ken and 51 woodie for your help.I didnt have bolingbrothers web site. Good information on web.

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12-26-2019 @ 6:38 PM

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51 I installed the kits (front and back) from Boling Brothers on my '46 Super Deluxe, shortly after I bought it a few years ago. I can't really compare the original to new, as the old cylinders were leaking and the shoe material was soaked with brake fluid or oil. The new installation works very well in my opinion, but I had to "arc" the shoes to match my original drums, which were in good condition and in spec. I made the change based on positive comments in posts both on this site and the Ford Barn. It is an expensive undertaking, but it works for me.

http://www.bolingbrothers.com/brake-kits-1937-1948/

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12-26-2019 @ 3:02 PM

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Ive had my left knee done,i don't think you will gain much !!! ken ct. OMO

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12-26-2019 @ 11:23 AM

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I agree, Ken, but I am 81 and have had a right knee replacement. Because of this, I have trouble putting pressure on the pedal. I have read that the old Lincoln brakes are better (Bendit style 12x2 brakes).

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Not much fixing something that's NOT broke ??? ken ct.

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