Brake shoe opinions

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  1. Crazy Larry

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    I noticed that rivited brake shoes cost around 15 bucks more than bonded.
    Is riveted really any better than bonded?
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    The only advantage a riveted shoe gave back in the day, was that you could reline them when worn out. I actually had a shoe press and all the rivets at one time in the early 80's. Plus I had the shoe grinder which was like a drum sander for the asbestos shoes to even them out if they had a flat spot............... :sarcasticclap: :slap:............ Nobody does this kind of work anymore.

    I've never seen a quality pad bonding fail. Cheap ones yes, but never a good one.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I pulled my Mother in laws rear brakes on her car and the factory pads had separated...(both on one side). the pads looked new, very little wear.
     
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    I seen the glue let go on cheap shoes causing the wheel to lock up. I wouldn't want to take the chance on saving a few dollars when it comes to brakes
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Bonded for regular grocery getter duty...Rivits for heavy duty brake beating/heating kind of use...IE: Drag racing/road racing...You get the idea...:yup:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    that's what MNL was doing...
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Harold pulled this off a truck at his shop one day...:slap:
     

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    Someone once told me the bonded shoes wear out sooner than the riveted ones...not sure if that is correct or not?
     
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    I read that semi-metallic shoes are for cars with power brakes and organic material shoes are for manual bakes. It takes less pressure to stop with the organic shoes.
     
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