Bhigdog Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) The power brake shoes on my 55 S-88 just don't have enough stopping ability. Does anyone have a shoe recommendation that they know has a high coefficient of friction. Fusik has shoes but they won't comment on stopping ability...........Bob Edited July 18, 2023 by Bhigdog (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I changed from semi-metallic that were glazed over and cracking from overheating(fade was incredibly bad) to Raybestos organic (Rockauto has them for a 55). The organic stop better in my 60 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 No fronts for 55 Olds, just rears. I'll check again........Thanks...........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Ah, Olds. I was looking up 55 Buick. Maybe investigate the Wagner Z160R friction material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 16 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: Ah, Olds. I was looking up 55 Buick. Maybe investigate the Wagner Z160R friction material. Funny you should mention. Rockauto just now came up with a front set of Wagner Z160R's for Olds and they should be in the mail. Wagner advertises them as "Quick stop" linings made to match OEM specs. I'll post results maybe next week..............Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Hopefully they offer what you are looking for in braking ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 Roger that. If the fronts show significant improvement i,ll also put on new rears. I won, t get the shoes until monday. A report will follow....bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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