<VV> Brake shoes

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They will fit in the drum and stop like crazy.

I have a set I got from Lon on my Lakewood.

Best stopping early I've ever driven.

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In a message dated 4/8/04 8:03:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
hmlinc@sbcglobal.net writes:
I'm wondering if they would even fit inside the drum?

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "N. Joseph Potts" <pottsf@msn.com>
To: "Jim Corey" <jcorey@sonic.net>; <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 8:53 AM
Subject: RE: <VV> Brake shoes


> I never tried running shoes like this, and I wouldn't. Drum brakes are
> self-energizing, but I believe that with the same length linings on both
> shoes, they would NOT be. Pedal effort would be greatly increased. Lining
> length is critical, my experience with other cars indicates, and that is
> both absolute AND relative length.
>
> Joe Potts
> Miami, Florida USA
> 1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

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