> I had this same problem...the friction material was almost 
> completely delaminated from the metal part on one shoe.
> The linings were as new otherwise. On the edge of the 
> separated lining were the words "Made In Canada"

They are almost certainly resurfaced brake shoes. Most of the resurfaced
"white box" shoes I've seen come out of Canada. I've seen them under a
million different names but they're all the same ones in the box. I have
carried them once in a while in the past when availability forced me to, and
can't say I've seen any widespread problems. But generally I avoid them
because by importing them myself I can offer brand new German Pagid shoes
for not much more money (and their quality is exceptional).

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  www.busdepot.com
  (215)  234-VWVW

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