Ray, I couldnt agree more.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 10:04 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Rear brake shoes?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William H. Hiatt III" <william@hiatt.net>
> Subject: DML: Rear brake shoes?
> >
> > On rear brake shoes, do you guys use the stock shoes when you goto
> > replace them, or has anybody run the Raybestos shoes? If so, ever had a
> > problem with 'em?<snip>
> >
> > Any advice? I'm going to replace shoes tomorrow night and want to
know
> if
> > I should spring the $$$$ and buy the OEM ones, or if the Raybestos will
> > suffice? Should I buy a hardware kit and replace all the springs and
such
> > while I'm in there?
>
> I've been very pleased with Raybestos PG Plus pads and
> shoes. My Dak has never stopped better, both on the street and the track.
> They're very quiet and very low dust.
>
> Always replace the hardware when changing shoes. The springs lose some of
> their tension over time and new stuff is just cheap insurance that they'll
> keep on working right. One tip I can pass along, use a thin film of
> anti-seize instead of the factory recommended lube where the shoes move
> against the backing plate and on the threads of the self-adjusters. Also
> works good on the front caliper slides, where the pads rest on the
adapters.
> Basically, anywhere there's metal to metal contact. Anti-seize doesn't
> melt or wash off easily so it lasts much longer and prevents rust. (Thin
> film....it does run it you use too much)
>
> Ray
> "I used to have a handle on life, but it broke."
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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