Jerry Alexander Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hi! I recently embarked on improving the brakes on the rear wheels of my 1915 Model 22. The passenger side brake I found is made of some sort of metal, I am guessing a forms of steel. The shoe had holes in it to accept rivets when attaching the brake pad (I am using pads designed for a Model T and will have to modify them to fit correctly). When the driver's side brake was removed it was found to be made of brass and had no holes in it to attach anything. So I am wondering if anyone has found something similar? I am suspecting that one or the other is original to this particular car but not both. I am also suspecting the brass is the original. Anyone have any insights about this? I am going ahead with the install of the 'metal' brake on the passenger side and continuing the attachment of the new brake pad. I have re-installed the brass side and made the adjustments to allow this brake to work more efficiently. There is little stopping power with this particular side though. I thank you in advance for any insights you can proide. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochetVelo Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) All the Metz 22 brake linings I've seen are riveted onto cast iron shoes. I've never seen brass shoes on a car of this period. The lining can also be bonded instead of riveted onto the shoes. Brake shops use a special adhesive for this, and it works well. Phil Edited July 11, 2015 by MochetVelo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Alexander Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Thanks, Phil. I will have this checked out locally (bonding the passenger side shoe). I would have guessed the brass was the original. Shows what I know! Wonder why someone put that type of shoe on this car (brass)? Just thinking out loud. Now I need to check for a cast iron shoe that fits this automobile. BTW, I will try to have someone take some pictures of the century tour - taking the birthday gentleman who turns 100 year on July 17th for his birthday ride in our 100 year old car. Additionally, this car has been invited to participate in the annual Western Illinois Old Threshers Celebration in early August, too. They have a display of antique vehicles along with old tractors and steam engines. It is quite an event. I feel privileged to get the invite. Part of the benefits of having a unique vehicle. I will try to get some pictures of this event as well to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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