Wheelmang Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 So The brakes on my 26 DB 6V really needed new linings. (Have no idea how PO was stopping it as most of the lining was gone) I purchased the specified length of lining and lined the brake shoes. My concern is the way it looks there is going to be a high spot. Please see pictures. This does not look correct to me. Did the original have two pieces of lining that where the area over the gap should be cut out or is this in fact correct the way I have it. Thanks for your valued input. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 The rivets holding the bracket on are pushing the lining away from the inner metal brake band surface. I'm not an expert on external contracting brakes, but someone on this site will have dealt with this problem. Either there is supposed to be a gap,, or you have to put recessed holes in the back,of the lining to clear the rivets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I thought I had a photo or two of my external brakes when I re-lined them but cannot seem to find them. I did find this one photo but it is not mine and I'm not sure if it's correct. Are there any clues in the MIM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Both inner and outer linings are split. Page 100 of the DB Book of Information shows them both clearly split. Mine are assemble so no pics but I recall them being split too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Here’s a picture from my 128/129 parts list which shows the split. Different model but the band looks identical. The parts listing also shows the lining quantity as 4 (2 per side). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 At least that is an easy fix. Just cut the bulging piece out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelmang Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thank you all for your great feedback and especially the pictures. Really glad I asked the question. Kinda strange that they specify the length of lining required that they (whoever they is) do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 As an MG enthusiast, I couldn't help noticing an MGA being restored in the background. Love those cars! Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelmang Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hi Ray. Gotta love the little cars. Frame and body is 59, trans back is 1960 and the 1622 engine is from a 62. Suspension is all done working now on rust repair. There is also a 58 that is all number matching. That is in line after the 596062. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I miss my '57 MGA roadster soooooo much. Sorry. I just had to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt evans Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Here's mine. Original riveted 27 roadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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