IML: '62 Brake Lining Thickness Reduction

[Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

After trying my hand at sanding down one brake shoe set and seeing how uneven I was getting it, I decided to contact Dallas Brake & Clutch and see if they had the equipment to reduce the thickness of the linings.  They do have the right equipment, so my wife and I made another trip to their location and they removed the excess lining material in less than 5 minutes at no charge to me.

I expect installation to go much easier now.

I think the lesson I learned will be valuable to others who face re-lining brake shoes on '62 and earlier models.  Look for a brake and clutch re-lining business in a major metropolitan area near you and they probably can re-line your shoes and grind them down to the service manual recommended thickness for you year and model of Imperial.

My wife and I also used the trip for an excuse to eat lunch out and had some ice cream afterward.

Thanks to everyone for their help and suggestions!

Joe

Joseph W. Strickland
1021 Vaughan Lane
Tioga, TX 76271-2937

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