Brake shoe retainer question. Circlip or hairpin

by **Sconnierider** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:35 pm

Has anyone tried using a hairpin (basically a 2-sided cotter pin) instead of a circlip on the pins that hold the brake shoes to the backer plate? Seems like they would be easier to work with.
Thanks, David

by **RiverPatrol** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:28 am

I don't know the specs but I think hairpin clips are weaker than circlips.

by **Sconnierider** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:04 pm

River, I had that same hunch as well. I snagged one of each at the hardware store this morning just to get a feel for them. Circlip it is.

Shipped front & rear shoes to Ft Wayne, IN to get re-lined this week. Waiting on all new cylinders from AU to arrive. New flex brake lines all around as well.

Thanks for the quick response.

David

by **RiverPatrol** » Sun Dec 31, 2023 11:14 am

Good luck with your project!

by **Sconnierider** » Tue Jan 09, 2024 2:38 pm

Folks in Ft Wayne called me back to let me know the brake shoes have been relined. Great turnaround time. Total was $356.00. Just keeping the crew apprised.

Brake shoe retainer question. Circlip or hairpin

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