Hi folks. I'm repairing my brakes and found that on the bolt that holds the shoe onthere is a soft washer. It has a metal cover over it and contacts the brake shoe. Mine is disintegrating and can't tell what its supposed to be made of. Any ideas on replacement?
I think I just answered this over at the P15-D24 forum. :)
The washer is made from felt. You can get felt in various thicknesses from industrial supply shops and make your own replacements.
Thanks guys!
I suspected it was felt or possibly leather. After rear end grease contaminated the area, this was reduced to a dirt like consistancy. I was eying those felt rings they sell to keep corrorosion off battery terminals. They're a bit pricy at 3 bucks a set, but maybe I'm just cheap. May have to take a trip to the craft store and look for some thick felt.
I found some of the felt washers when I did the brakes on my '41. But I don't remember where I got them. If you make your own, you may need to get felt from an industrial felt supplier. It is rare to find thick felt in craft stores. I needed some and called a company that had a website. I asked for such a small amount the sales rep said it was not worth the time and expense to write it up. He sent me a "sample" the thickness I needed and didn't charge me. The attached photo shows the front brakes on my '41 after restoration.
mvair-
Nice reference photo. Thanks for posting it.
Pat O'Connor