Discoed Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I am doing a rolling restoration of a 1979 Viking fibreline voyager 2 and I could do with replacing the brake shoes as the friction material is looking a bit thin. Does anyone know the model/pattern I need? Any help received with thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy T Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 In the past I have had brake shoes relined by a a pukka centre such as these : http://www. ferodo. com/en-gb/Network/Approved-Reline-Centres/Pages/Ferodo-Approved-Brake-Reline-centers. aspx Quote Alan 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD diesel and Swift Charisma 540 2012 Lunar Clubman ES 2018 Lunar Clubman ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummond Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I would venture that they are the same as all B&B trailers, and that an Aústin or similar shoe would fit. I would take them to a car spares (not Halfords!) place, and see if they can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Reline is easier than trying to trace old shoes and as cheap. This what I always do on old trailers. Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadly Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Don't wish to state the obvious but please be careful as if those are very old or original they may be asbestos. Quote An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Don't wish to state the obvious but please be careful as if those are very old or original they may be asbestos. Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoed Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Yes I realise that old brake linings are very likely to be asbestos - i did wet the brakes before removing the drums so as to damp any dust down. Edited August 27, 2014 by Discoed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoed Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Found these on ebay http://www. ebay. co. uk/itm/B-and-B-Trailers-brake-shoe-set-for-beta-and-sigma-caravan-chassis-BSK1-/180762647294?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item2a164b1afe Seem a bit on the pricey side to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy T Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Seem pricey to me as well Quote Alan 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD diesel and Swift Charisma 540 2012 Lunar Clubman ES 2018 Lunar Clubman ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummond Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well, perhaps I can differ a little- they are only 15% more than the average price, and £10 less than Alko shoes. If mine needed brakes, which it doesn't, I'd be getting them. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoed Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 I agree - I made an offer below the asking price and it was accepted. I feel that a few quid on new shoes is a small price to pay. They will last years and deliver peace of mind. Anyway I have better things to do than trying to find old brake shoes for a lower price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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