Me neither. However, Austin thoughtfully installed a built-in mandatory
shoe replacement indicator (aka leaky wheel cylinders).
On 9/24/2019 2:27 PM, Richard Collins wrote:
> Nope; I just rebuilt front brakes (discs) and rear brakes (drums) including
> lines etc, looking like all were original. Replaced front pads and rebuilt
> calipers. Rebuilt rear but drums and liners ok.
> 90k miles since 1960.
>
> Regards,
> Richard C
> BN7 440
>
>> On Sep 24, 2019, at 06:39, Chris Dimmock <austin.healey@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Men,
>> Serious question.
>> Has anyone on this list ever actually replaced their rear drum brake linings
>> because they were worn out?
>> Not rear disc brakes. Not front brakes. Only 3000. Only rear drum brake
>> linings.
>> Not because they were oil soaked, not misaligned worn, not because of
>> unknown pedigree - I mean just plain old worn out?
>> I've never, ever, seen or heard of a set of worn out rear drum brake shoes
>> on a 3000.
>> Let me know if you've ever worn out a set of rear brake linings - yes or no.
>> Feel free to elaborate on the yes - I've never seen or heard of any...
>> I'll reveal the method to my madness soon - but now, I'm collecting data - I
>> don't think anyone has ever replaced rear drum brake linings on a Healey
>> 3000 due to actually wearing them out!
>> Best
>> Chris
>>
>>
>>
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