front brake squeal

[boydogs]

Is it usual for the front brakes to squeal after fitting new pattern shoes and new drums, 7 inch. ? Also is it advisable to fit a good quality brake shoes like ferodo to improve stopping power ?

[dalebrignall]

i would go for a branded part personally dont skimp on brake parts just not worth it .

[philthehill]

Did you put a lead in slope on the leading edge of the brake shoe? It helps alleviates squeal and helps bed in the brake shoes.
Always buy branded brake shoes and the best you can afford because that is all you have to stop with. All safety critical brake parts should be of good quality and meet the appropriate standard i.e. BSI, ISO etc.

[bmcecosse]

Trubble is - it's not easy to find 'branded' shoes for the old 7" brakes..... There was a thread on this recently. As Phil says - a chamfer may help, and you should 'run them in' steadily increasing the use till eventually you use them enough to get them a bit smelly! Probably worthwhile then taking the drums off and cleaning out the dust - and checking to see if the shoes are wearing reasonably evenly.

[boydogs]

Thankyou, Are Ferodo the best brake shoes or which?

[bmcecosse]

Ferodo will be fine - IF you can find any.......

[philthehill]

For 7" brake shoes try http://holden.co.uk
Look in Morris - hardware - brakes & suspension - brakes and they are listed.
They list 7" Minor brake shoes by Mintex. Pt No: 065 740 or 065 744. In stock and made in UK as well.

[boydogs]

Thanks for advice, found a set of Ferodo on ebay so sent for them.

[bmcecosse]

Hopefully not the Malta set at £80....... Not sure if they are 7" or 8" !!