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ronnie
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brake shoes

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Hi. I'm going to change my front brake shoes as I've a bad shudder when braking. The drums are fairly new. Any suggestions to what make for best braking
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Re: brake shoes

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The best you can afford. I would use Mintex.

https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct ... de=065.744 these are for the 7" drums 1956 -1962

https://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct ... de=065.746 Thee are for the 8" drums 1962 on
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Re: brake shoes

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New brake drums have been a bit hit and miss as far as quality is concerned lately, may not be round or not running concentric .... also, check suspension bushes if you haven't already.
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