Brake shoes

jmin
jmin Member
edited May 2019 in Parts & Pieces
Where can one by brake shoes for 1929 Essex.


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  • Jay_G
    Jay_G Expert Adviser

    I suspect you will have to have them relined.  That is what happened with my 1922.  but be careful of the hardness of the lining.  The lining they used on the 22 is to hard and I only get one chance to stop.  After that the lining is to hot and will not grip.  Time to get softer linings or go to back to asbestos (ok, not really, but it worked).  This is common with band style brakes as on my 22.  You may not have quite the issue.  Just something to think about. 

    I will be interested to hear what folks say as I have a 28 that will need to be relined at some point soon.

    Jay

  • charles4d
    charles4d Expert Adviser
    edited May 2019
    White post in Va. Relines brake shoes
  • jmin
    jmin Member
    Thanks for the information 
  • 29sptphaeton
    29sptphaeton Member
    Then & Now Automotive in Weymouth MA.  Probably has them or will refine your old ones.
    They have a web site. They did my 29 and 33 shoes.
  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    Second the Then and Now recommendation!  Good folks who support the old car community well.

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