[VB] [T2] Brakes

[david raistrick]

totally agree on the semi-metallics - I never recommend using them on our
old drums, since drums are way less obtainable than they used to be!  (I
hoard them now...)



On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 12:16 PM Chris Dreike <cdreike at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Guys,
> That last post regarding brakes needs some clarification. I had a
> conversation with Vince at CH Toppings about the different grades of brake
> linings. It seems that the chart I linked in my last post was old and
> refers to the asbestos linings and does not reflect current materials.
> According the Vince, the proper material is supplied by Federal Mogul and
> is rated EE. He looked at a couple other sets of shoes I brought with me
> and found out that they were semi-metalic. Do Not use semi-metalic shoes in
> your buses. The will wear out your drums way too quickly.
>
> Chris
> 64DD Kamper Kit
> 71 Sunroof
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