Re: '56 Brakes

Posted by John Payne On 2013/10/14 1:43:42

Thanks Riki, I'm not in a hurry and I'd like a bit more info before going further. It's probably better to talk about it in the topic where you first mentioned making-up the reservoir caps.

Now, a bit more info on the woven linings I've fitted to the old girl. I contacted the brake shop that did the work to get the facts a bit straighter and to avoid talking too much BS about them. Essentially, these woven linings use a newer non-asbestos type material that is designed to give better braking with less heat, and require less pedal pressure as a consequence. Exactly what I was looking for!

I was told the material has a better (higher?) coefficient of heat which enables it to run cooler and bite harder than the other stuff. It has a metal fibre embeded within, which I think is non-ferrous, and will perform best after about 200 miles of bedding-in. The material is manufactured in Brazil, but I don't know any more about that. I'll be taking things easy during the bedding-in period and I'll report back about how they're performing after this.

By the way, I did adjust the rears using Ross's method, and even lubed the pivot point and backing plate shoulders to help things move more easily. I must admit I hadn't thought of using the hand brake pull as a method of determining when to readjust. Great idea Ross! Cheers, John