RELINING BAND BRAKES.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20647, 9 September 1932, Page 8

RELINING BAND BRAKES.

When relining external band brakes of tlve type used' on many of the older American cars, first examine the drum to see that the wear" on 1 it is the width of the band.' 'lf it is wider it indicates bent anchor supports. lii. removing the old lining, be careful not to distort the band. Use a new lining of the same thickness as the original, unless, the drums have been turned down, in which case a thicker lining may be used to compensate. The' width should bo the same, as that of the band. . i ■ ; Attach one end: of the lining to the band,, and clamp that end in the vice. Then spring out the free end of the band and press the. lining into it; securing the free end with a clamp, then riveting- it.. ' This will ensure that the lining is _ under , slight compression when the band is released:. Then fit the rest of ■ the rivets, and cut out about an inch of lining where' it passes over the back anchor, using".a - hacksaw. ' • ■ : ' It is important. :tliat the.rivets should be well countersunk below the surface of the lining, and b'rstss rivets, either split or tubular, are generally better than aluminium ones.

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