Jocko Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago It says I have 16.25x3x1/2 inch brake shoes for an FA505 front axle with spoke wheels I was wondering what everyone else was doing for brakes maybe I’m missing something cause it seems like these shoes are obsolete Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76664-1959-b61t-brake-shoes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago As long as the shoes themselves are not damaged, having new linings installed on the old shoes is likely the best solution. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76664-1959-b61t-brake-shoes/#findComment-595894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago Start by assessing the drums, if they are serviceable and you can get the casting number off them, it will help looking for parts. If the drums are trash, and an odd size, then it is going to be a struggle to find what will bolt in place and work. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76664-1959-b61t-brake-shoes/#findComment-595895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted 5 hours ago Author Share Posted 5 hours ago 18 minutes ago, Geoff Weeks said: As long as the shoes themselves are not damaged, having new linings installed on the old shoes is likely the best solution. The shoes I have look decent now but I just wanted to be ready for when I take it apart it’s only gonna be a hobby truck so if everything looks decent then it will do ok for me 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76664-1959-b61t-brake-shoes/#findComment-595896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 2 minutes ago, Jocko said: The shoes I have look decent now but I just wanted to be ready for when I take it apart it’s only gonna be a hobby truck so if everything looks decent then it will do ok for me That is a very good way to approach the problem. If the drums are worn but not terrible, a re-lined set of shoes will outlast your lifetime if you aren't stopping 80K lbs on a daily biases. Don't let perfection prevent good enough. Talk to some heavy truck parts houses and find one that will either re-line or send your shoes out for re-line. Last time I did that it was a week + or- for them to be ready for pick-up. Being a hobby truck you can wait that long. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76664-1959-b61t-brake-shoes/#findComment-595897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted 3 hours ago Author Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Geoff Weeks said: That is a very good way to approach the problem. If the drums are worn but not terrible, a re-lined set of shoes will outlast your lifetime if you aren't stopping 80K lbs on a daily biases. Don't let perfection prevent good enough. Talk to some heavy truck parts houses and find one that will either re-line or send your shoes out for re-line. Last time I did that it was a week + or- for them to be ready for pick-up. Being a hobby truck you can wait that long. Thank you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76664-1959-b61t-brake-shoes/#findComment-595898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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