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How are the linings installed onto the metal part I see that there's rivits but is there a special tool to put on those I've seen something about gluing them on does anybody know about that?

Bonded (glued) or riveted, both were available for many years though riveted came first, bonding probably becoming the preference somewhere in the 1950s or 60s. Both can perform well, some minor advantages either way.

For bonded shoes you either took you old shoes to a brake shop for new linings to be bonded, or just bought new shoes on an exchange basis. For riveted linings, likewise most people just had a local brake shop do it or buy on an exchange basis, but tools were commonly available to do it yourself. For riveted lings, you normally got new linings pre-drilled but there were also special tools for drilling the rivet holes and tensioning the lining while installing the rivets.

Bonding is not a DIY affair, special bonding agents are used then it is cured in a high temp oven while clamped in a special fixture

Thank you guys,

Does anyone know of any interchange shoes that are complete that don't cost $80 an axle? please let me know

Kanter Auto Products has invested in tooling and dies to reproduce Packard brake shoes as they are mostly unavailable in the marketplace. If they were commonly available we wouldn't have to go to the expense. It may be possible to find for less at a flea market.

Search online and you may find some like these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/one-Set-of-4-12-x-2-Brake-Shoes-for-many-Packard-1940-1954-see-listing-for-chart-/381868677910?fits=Year%3A1948%7CMake%3APackard&hash=item58e9259b16:g:RhoAAOSwEzxYPwLX&vxp=mtr

Sometimes taking the cheaper way, turns out not to be the cheaper way. You are better off sticking with Kanter or equivalent. Best is to find a local shop that does truck brakes. The drums may need to be trued. The linings arched. You will be able to take the drums and or shoes to the shop for checking. The local truck shop will be able to put new linings on the shoes or you will be able to bring the Kanter linings with you. If not done correctly you can end up with your brake pedal moving up and down, and squealing sound from your brakes when applied. Plus once you are in there if you should need cylinders?

Yeah I'm just gonna have to bit the bullet lol
I'm wanting to go completely through the brakes and was hoping I could save a little money with the shoes. I have 3 kids and a mortgage that don't like me buying car parts

Plus some linings are harder than others. Kanter, or the truck shop will know what is best for your use. And if there is an issue the shop I am sure would be more than happy to correct or assist. Where you are located there should be several long time truck brake shops. Found a great shop here in Vegas, I told him what I wanted to get done, he told me what to bring from the car. I tried to give him some advise, he politely told me to leave and he would call in a couple days. Best brake job ever.

Thanks for the info guys this is the first car that I've done the brakes on that I can't just go down to the parts store and pick up the shoes