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Sat, 10 February 2018 10:10   |
jimk
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From an purely engineering point, it is about the coefficient of friction
and not the area.
Having stated that, I have seen where the 3" shoes have improved the
braking.
Like anything, when you replace an old with new, it will do better.
On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 7:51 AM, James Hupy wrote:
> Think about a masseur walking up and down your back, barefoot. Got that?
> Now think about the same person walking the same way, this time in stiletto
> heels. Which would you prefer? Now, apply what you have learned from this
> example to drum brake shoes. Wider ain't better.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
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> On Feb 10, 2018 7:45 AM, "Wally Anderson" wrote:
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>> palerider wrote on Fri, 09 February 2018 21:57
>>> I seem to remember a long time ago reading about re-placing the rear
>> brakes shoes with larger, wider shoes and drums. Using all stock GM
> stuff.
>>> Maybe from truck, van etc. Anyone have that knowledge stored anywhere
>> in their gray matter? Thanks.....Tom
>>
>> Tom Hampton at Grandview has wide shoe setups
>> http://www.grandviewmotorhome.com/partsupgrades.html
>> http://www.grandviewmotorhome.com/partsupgrades.html
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>> Wally Anderson
>> Omaha NE
>> 75 Glenbrook
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>> http://wallyandsue.blogspot.com/
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