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Subject:Re: brake shoe bottom spacer
From:mark drillock
Date:Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:47:02 -0700

I use these. I use ONE per bottom end of each shoe, under the pin.
My local TruValu hardware store sells them individually as well.

http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/fasteners/miscellaneous/bushings/9-16-x-15-16-x-14-gauge-machine-bushings-20-pcs-box/p-1652611.htm

Mark

Mike Riley wrote:
> ---- Rob<becida@comcast.net>  wrote:
>> At  3/17/2012 09:14 PM,Mike Riley wrote:
>>> can anyone give me a exact size for the spacer under the rear brake
>>> shoe to move it outward?
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> mike
>>
>>    From the archives-
> I guess I was not clear I need the diameter of the hole and the outside diameter of the spacer I seem to remember that a standard washer will not work and I don't have the luxury of going out for spacers in the middle of the job.
> thanks
> mike
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