Recycling

Post by **mike.perry** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:05 pm

Does anyone re cycle old brake shoes or shall I throw them away?

Post by **ndevans** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:30 pm

I take 'em down the tip.

Post by **mike.perry** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:47 am

OK I assume from the overwelming response to this topic that nobody bothers returning brake shoes for recycling so I suppose they will get dumped on my next trip to the tip. I am reluctant to throw out W1500 shoes.

Post by **paulk** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:50 am

Some brake places still do replacement facings. Might be worth getting them done then you have your next spare set all ready.

Post by **mike.perry** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:22 am

Any idea where I can get them relined?

Post by **paulk** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:36 am

http://www.powerstop.co.uk/calipers.htm

First name I found from Google. Never dealt with them but must be several out there.

Just don't look at how much they want for a Minor 8" drum

Post by **cormorant** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:57 am

I wouldn't throw away w1500 shoes, why not keep them for an exchange if you have w1500 brakes or I am sure you could give them away to someone who has these brakes fitted.
Or sell them on ebay someone will have them. Give them to Roy for Christmas

Post by **paulk** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:05 pm

Give them to Roy for Christmas

Post by **mike.perry** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:28 pm

That name did spring to mind and I was waiting for a response. It is only the worn out shoes that I want to dispose of, they are forming a pile in the middle of the garage floor as I clear my shelves

Post by **Blaketon** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:59 pm

If anyone tries the link shown above, it might be worth letting the rest of us know how they get on.....if I use them first, I'll let you all know.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 5:28 pm

I have plenty - thanks for the 'kind' offer! But they are getting harder to find - so I wouldn't throw them away. Must be possible to get them relined - or to buy new linings and rivet them on yourself!

Post by **paulk** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:54 pm

Its the 'stretching' them on that has always bothered me.

Post by **autolycus** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:38 pm

There's a link from http://www.ferodo.co.uk/ferodo_home/ "Brake Reline Centres" to a list of Ferodo-approved firms.

Saftek http://www.saftek.co.uk advertise widely.

M. Pugh, of 212 West End Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LSI 8 5RU
Tel & Fax 0113 2583533

has been recommended to me.

I've not had to use any of these places, so these aren't recommendations.

Kevin