[mgarblik]

I have had good success machining 8 lug drums with the wheels on and torqued on the brake lathe. It's a time consuming ordeal for sure. As they reach their discard diameter, it's more important than ever to have the shoes arched.

[U47]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

I have had good success machining 8 lug drums with the wheels on and torqued on the brake lathe. It's a time consuming ordeal for sure. As they reach their discard diameter, it's more important than ever to have the shoes arched.

Don't know where your from but arching shoes these days is illegal, and it's been illegal for quite some time. I remember when we had to give up our machine.

[Jack Gifford]

Originally Posted by U47

... arching shoes these days is illegal...

Huh?

[real61ss]

Originally Posted by U47

Don't know where your from but arching shoes these days is illegal, and it's been illegal for quite some time. I remember when we had to give up our machine.

I just had a set arched last week

[ornjcr8]

Had a set arched last November, did'nt see any Government officials.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by U47

Don't know where your from but arching shoes these days is illegal, and it's been illegal for quite some time. I remember when we had to give up our machine.

I assume you're referring to re-arcing shoes with asbestos in them.

[Ragtop Man]

Sounds like they are looking at asbestos... the good old linings had it.

But if you had non-organics, I don't see what the issue would be.