Series 2 handbrake shoes?

[Chad M]

Is re-lining handbrake shoes the only option for the early Series?   I can find plenty of '64+ shoes but nothing for the earlier vehicles.
On that note, has anyone had any luck reshaping the later shoe to work in the early assembly, ie: pattern the new to look like the old... there certainly looks to be enough metal there.

Thanks for any insight.

[Matt H]

Last set I bought for an early S2 I got through Craddocks but that was about five years ago.

[pechanec]

An outfit like Edmonton brake and clutch should easily be able to reline shoes if they are in decent shape. Cost is usually not obscene

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[Rambler]

Hi Chad
I fitted the usual series 2a shoes from britpart to my 1961 series 2.  I wasn't aware of any difference as the oily shoes I removed were a match fir the new ones.  Maybe this is wrong, but it works as far a I can see (not yet in the road)
Ian

[Chad M]

As it turned out, I found some brake lining and rivets from a friend and set about re-lining the brake shoes myself.  Turned out pretty good.  @ Rambler, the Series 2 shoes have a half-round on the adjuster end, whereas the 2a and 3 have flats on both ends.  The 2a shoes are physically slightly larger than the S2 part.  For what its worth, I couldn't find handbrake shoes from any retailer, it's probably worth hanging onto your old one's from here on in  ;D

Chad.

[Matt H]

I have also switched backing plates and used the later pattern brakes before. I like to renew the brake hardware on a restoration anyway.

[Rambler]

As it turned out, I found some brake lining and rivets from a friend and set about re-lining the brake shoes myself.  Turned out pretty good.  @ Rambler, the Series 2 shoes have a half-round on the adjuster end, whereas the 2a and 3 have flats on both ends.  The 2a shoes are physically slightly larger than the S2 part.  For what its worth, I couldn't find handbrake shoes from any retailer, it's probably worth hanging onto your old one's from here on in  ;D

Chad.

Hi Chad, thanks for the helpful info.
Ian

[Already a Rover]

DIY is good!  FWIW, I had mine re-lined with softer material, so they grab easierly.

Jim

[Chad M]

To do it again, I would use the softer grey brake lining and then I would use the glue to bond it.  There isn't any reason to use rivets, especially on something like a hand brake that doesn't see abuse like the wheels.

[88Hillman]

Jim,

Where did you have your park brake shoes re-lined with the softer material in Calgary? That sounds like a great idea.

I've got extras of brand new shoes, but with larger tires and 4.10 gearing I'd give the t-case brake every advantage possible.

Cheers,
Kirk