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Title: Brake pad relining
Post by: preaction on December 26, 2019, 04:43:33 PM
Has anyone come across an outfit that would reline brake shoes or pads ? I came across a set of K/H front pads.
Title: Re: Brake pad relining
Post by: 69bossnut on December 27, 2019, 01:56:19 AM
Paul,
It’s been a while since I looked. But there use to be several listed in the Hemings Motor News magazine.
Title: Re: Brake pad relining
Post by: preaction on December 27, 2019, 11:51:13 AM
David you remembered correctly thanks. ;)
Title: Re: Brake pad relining
Post by: Bossbill on December 27, 2019, 03:24:39 PM
Sent a PM to OP, but there is a place in Seattle that I just called and verified that does this work on bonded brake shoes and pads(!). I've used them before to make custom clutch discs (pucks), but they will reline your FoMoCo clutch disc to original specs too.

https://brakeandclutchsupply.com/locations.shtml

If you want local, try brake companies that specialize in truck (18 wheeler) brakes. They have the equipment to perform this work and may do smaller vehicles as well.
If they do the 18 wheelers they usually do hydraulics too.
Also, look to the forklift guys for hydraulics.
The Seattle outfit above will redo your flexible hydraulic brake and A/C (I believe) lines using your fittings. However, they will do a double, not a single crimp. 

Title: Re: Brake pad relining
Post by: J_Speegle on December 27, 2019, 06:18:22 PM
Haven't had to do that in decades but brings back memories of when we were building the 30-40's Fords. As you have found the shops are still out there - just not one in every town or community as they were many years ago.  And of course there is always the liability issues that we're considered way back when for shops to consider
Title: Re: Brake pad relining
Post by: rockhouse66 on December 28, 2019, 08:48:02 AM
I have used this old school place for brake shoes and clutch disc work.

Clutch & Brake of Asheville
5.0
12 Google reviews
Auto parts store in Asheville, North Carolina
Address: 273 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours:
Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Mon



Phone: (828) 252-6470
Title: Re: Brake pad relining
Post by: preaction on December 28, 2019, 02:08:57 PM
I never knew K/H made brake pads so I took a few pics.