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| | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 | Just started work on my new project , just took the back brake drums off 16 inch diameter discovering that I need the shoes relining could anybody please tell me how thick the new linings should be, | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy madtrucker, welcome, I believe brake shoes up to four inch wide use brake lining that is 3/8" thick, shoes that are five inches wide use lining that is 1/2" thick, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 | | | | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 135 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2009 Posts: 135 | Jim Carter offers a re-lining service for those. I have linings to sell that are the correct 16 X 3 linings with rivet holes.
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573 864 6539 mobile | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 | Thanks for info but I'm in UK so just need to know the correct thickness if you could let me know please many thanks rob | | | | | Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 3 | Hello- IIm also getting a truck moving again and im in need of some brake parts. 35 Mike, do you have different size linings? I"ll measure mine and get with you.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2020 Posts: 53 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2020 Posts: 53 | I am in the process of doing brakes on my 42 ton and a half. Shoes are at a local shop in NC. Will get them back this week and I will ask them what they used. These guys have a great reputation and they will know for sure.
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