edinmass Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Hi, I have a Barrett Brake Doktor large or truck series for sale. You need the truck model set up to do the large Classic Cars. It's almost impossible to get your brakes to set up these days due to two problems, #1 Modern material for brake shoes is harder and takes a long time to wear in to full contact, #2 Oversize antique drums means the shoes can't set in the full closed position and still adjust correctly to stop due to excessive clearance of the oversize drum. That's where this little gem comes in. You reline the shoes with thicker material and then the machine cuts the material concentric to the drum as it revolves around the spindle of the wheel or axle. You use the caliper measuring tool to measure the drum, cut the shoes to .002 under, and presto, you have FULL CONTACT BRAKES ON THE DRUM FROM ZERO ADJUSTMENT! No time is spent messing around with adjustment or getting the shoes to grab evenly or get them to "set" in. I have been using on of these for 25 years, and trust me, once you have set up a car with one of these you will never do another brake job without it again. No pulling, grabbing, or out of time brake drag or problems. This is the most complete set up I have ever seen, with the display truck on wheels. ALL the parts are there, plus extras, as well as the paperwork! If you look on the forum search you will see people advertising looking for these. I would like to see it go to a restoration shop or someone with a collection who will use it and not just display it as garage art. YES, the motor works fine, and even has the small disk to use for smaller cars and pick up trucks. Ask around and anyone who knows what this is will tell you it a must have for any serious collector who drives his car! It's gonna go on EBAY for 1500 but I thought I would offer it to The CCCA and AACA guys first. $1200 takes it to avoid paypal and ebay fees. Contact me by PM or call my cell listed in the CCCA directory. Edited May 23, 2012 by edinmass (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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edinmass Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) It's big and heavy so shipping will be a few bucks. I can deliver it to Hershey, Or the Gilmore museums in Michigan. By the way, it's much easier to use than it looks. Just basic brake job skills are required. And be sure to use a mask when cutting the brake lining! Edited May 23, 2012 by edinmass (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU22 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I have one of these brought years ago at an old garage sale.It's messy but correctly used WORKS wonders!Not just a 'talking point' item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 To keep the mess down we hook up the shop vac with tape to the dust shield, works great and almost no mess, and it keeps the dust out of the air. They work great like you said, the time and money it saves make it a must have. You will never need to find drums or make new drums ever again. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Sold to a restoration shop at asking price. Two happy people. Thanks to all who inquired. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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