Re: Asbestos or Not (Brake Shoes)

Posted by Packard Don On 2024/3/24 11:45:51

I didn't realize that asbestos was still being used at all! Years ago I had the brake shoes for my 1952 Henney-Packard Nu-3-Way relined and they used a relative hard metallic material that barely stopped the 6,200 lb car. In fact, one time on a steep rural road with some parts loaded inside, I was coasting backward and the brakes would not hold it and neither would the clutch so it made for a scary moment, especially as there was a ravine behind. After having them re-relined immediately after with a softer material, it would stop almost on a dime due to huge, wide 12" drums on the front and even bigger 14" drums on the rear.