Re: Brake Linings

Posted by Ross On 2019/3/26 19:04:57

Re-using old linings is not a problem at all if they are in good shape. Just put them back where you got them.

Now a few comments on the OP's problem. Recognize that a Caribbean convertible has marginal brakes at the best of times. The cars are simply too heavy. Next, what are the diameters of your drums? I have seen many cars where the drums have been turned way oversize--as much as 1/8. Then they do not have sufficient mass to absorb the energy so they heat to the fade point very quickly. I think 12.06 is the max recommended for your car, but 12.03 would be way better.

Lastly, adjustment: unhook the e-brake equalizer and push the cables into their sheaths before doing the rear brake adjustment. If the cables are pulled out, the shoes will not sit on the anchor pins as designed and you will not get the proper self servo action. This throws more work onto the front brakes, and they are at their upper limit anyway. After adjusting the rear brakes at the star wheel to your satisfaction, then adjust the e-brake.

If any of your e-brake cables have those hooky-diddly slack remover devices remove them and toss them with extreme violence. Then call the previous owner and berate him soundly for being an idiot. The cables do not stretch unless the car has been on fire. The brakes are just seriously out of adjustment