In a message dated 4/12/2005 8:05:45 PM Central Standard Time,
lmtr4a@ctlnet.com writes:
> My hometown of Auburn, Indiana has a huge number of classic cars that
> routinely drive in our 10,000 population town so I started asking around
> where
> one could get brake shoes relined. All recommended a 30 year old company in
> Ft. Wayne, Indiana whose only function is rebuilding brake shoes. The owner
> was at his normal station behind the counter when I picked up my relined
> shoes
> today. He said most of the popular British car shoes can be relined for a
> cost of $9 per shoe!
>
Lou, most industrial equipment like fork lifts that are fitted with brakes
get their shoes relined at just such facilities. As such I am willing to bet
there is an old world craftsman who can reline shoes in just about any major
metropolitan area and many smaller towns as well. And they will remain so for
many years to come. In this regard we are riding the coattails of the forklift
industry which is a very stabile position to be in.
I had a similar experience with A Brake Service in House Springs, MO (636)
671 1338.
Dave
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