Troy, check the Archives.  Dennis posted part numbers in the past week

On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:

> I read this post about spacers with some interest, as I'm just getting
> ready to install new shoes, slave cylinders and drums. I am using the ATE
> brand, and can say that the shoes echo the shape of the drum exactly.
> However, since the upper part of the shoe moves relative to the stationary
> bottom half, the contact is definitely not going to be uniform. I have
> e-mailed Dennis (no response) and asked about specific types of spacers (a
> picture would be helpful). Just I'm curious what kind of spacer or where
> they are purchased is required. Not sure how much clearance there is with
> new shoes, and how much of a spacer could be worked in. Certainly do not
> want to put any old spacer there considering these are brakes afterall!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Troy
>
> <<I read of details regarding spacers (Dennis Haynes) one could install
> at anchor end of the brake shoes. My understanding is that this would
> help ensure more of the shoe contacts the drum.
>
> Does adding spacers accomplish something similar to arcing the shoes?
> (not done much these days from what I've read)
>
> Were VW shoes shaped to fit the drum better than aftermarket shoes?
>
> If so, would one be wise to install these spacers when installing new
> shoes and hardware?>>
>

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