EXTERNAL BAND BRAKES
REPLACING WORN LINING.
When relining external band brakes of the type used on many of the older American cars, first examine the drum to see that the wear on it is the width of the band. If it is wider it indicates bent anchor supports. In 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 he used to compensate. The width should be the same as that of the band.
Attach one end of the lining to the band and v elamp that end in the vice. Then spring out the free end oi 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. 'llien 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 that the rivets should be well countersunk below; the surface of the lining; and brass rivets, either split or tubular, are generally better than aluminium ones.
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Hawera Star, Volume LII, 19 November 1932, Page 12
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211EXTERNAL BAND BRAKES Hawera Star, Volume LII, 19 November 1932, Page 12
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