Pierce-Arrow Brake Linings

[Guest Randy Berger]

Can anyone help with the specifications for the brake linings for a 1931 Pierce Arrow model 43? Need especially the lining thickness but would also be interesting in knowing the linings lengths for each of the shoes, if they differ. Also if known could use any modern numbers for the wheel bearing grease seals, front and rear.

[Guest stude8]

If you haven't found the data you requested let me know, I have some early Chilton books that list lining sizes by make and model. I am not sure of the 1931 Pierce system, is it 2 shoes per wheel nor 3? I thought they used the same systems as Studebaker President 8 models prior to 1931 which were the Bendix 3 shoe system. I have that data scanned from several sources and can email it along, mostly it is detailed adjustment procedures. I can look through those books for Pierce applications if it would help. I'll attach a scan of the Chilton Studebaker data as reference. For these files it would be best to email me at nopicnic_2000@yahoo.com.

Uhfortunately this site won't accept MSWord files, I'll just attach the jpeg pg54 adjust start. Stude8

[htrdsx]

I'm not sure if they're the same, but I have the specs for the 1930 Pierce Arrow including brakes on my website in pdf format. You can download or view them here www.nucwa.com/nov29spec.pdf

Hope it helps

Gary B

[Friartuck]

According to the Lester-Steele Spec book, the 1931 Pierce Arrow model 43 has the following brake lining info listed: 32 3/4 inch length per wheel, 2 1/4 inch wide, 170 thickness (presumably this means 0.170 inches), Clearance: F, and 295 total brake area. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

[Guest Randy Berger]

Thanks for the follow-up info. It is appreciated.