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brake shoes
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:30 pm
by ronnie
Hi. I'm going to change my front brake shoes as I've a bad shudder when braking. The drums are fairly new. Any suggestions to what make for best braking
Thanks
Re: brake shoes
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:34 pm
by firedrake1942
The best you can afford. I would use Mintex.
https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct ... de=065.744 these are for the 7" drums 1956 -1962
https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct ... de=065.746 Thee are for the 8" drums 1962 on
Re: brake shoes
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:58 pm
by shoebone
New brake drums have been a bit hit and miss as far as quality is concerned lately, may not be round or not running concentric .... also, check suspension bushes if you haven't already.