M38a1 parking brake shoe lining dimensions
- wilfreeman
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M38a1 parking brake shoe lining dimensions
Can someone provide me with the shoe lining dimensions for the M38a1 parking brake? I just can't see paying $75 for a new set and there is nobody around that re lines brakes. Figured I would buy the material and do it myself.
Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
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1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)
- billybob
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M38a1 parking brake.
Is there a chance that shoes for a CJ-5 are the same size at a lower price.
1952 M-38 # 53623 - 2-52. M 416 trailer.
- wilfreeman
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I can get the linings already cut for $20 without rivets, but you can buy plain lining for $10/ft - I just need to know how wide and thick they are.
Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)
- G740
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PB Shoes
The bigger issue with the shoes is not the lining. A1 parking brake shoes are notorious for rattling. This is caused because the pins on the lever and the holes in the shoes wear out. The reason we made the shoes complete is for that reason alone. Better than 85% of the shoes are worn out in the hole diameter and should not be re-lined. If you insist on just re-lining, I have some lining kits in stock.
John
John