New Drum Brake Pads

[Lucky_Lou]

I the shoes I have are definitely not the LS shoes pictured on the Motobins site. I dug the packaging out of the trash, the brand is Ferodo.

They were a lot less expensive than the OEM.

Has anyone else used these shoes?

Ferodo is a very Famous brand here in the UK they have been making brakes and clutches since 1897 so its safe to assume they know what they are doing.I would prefer them to OEM if given the choice.
The factory is in Chappel en le Frith a beautiful part of the "Peak District" great biking area.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferodo
Ive been passed it several times theres a very nice cafe nearby.
Lou

[Barry]

On the positive side and whatever the problems you are having, a drum brake on the back is less hassle in the long run than a disc. Just think no 2nd lot of brake fluid to change and be a PITA to bleed, no calipers to sieze up and overhaul and no hoses to replace.  

IMHO a drum brake is the thing to have on the back and the good news is that when you get these brake shoes sorted they last a very very long time. You'll probably get another 45,000 miles out of them.

[Lucky_Lou]

Barry Chapel En Le Frith is on your doorstep isnt it ??
Lou

[Barry]

Barry Chapel En Le Frith is on your doorstep isnt it ??  

Certainly is Lou.

Passed Ferodo many many times on my way over the hill to Sheffield.

Heard tales that they used to do a relining service on brake shoes at the factory. Not sure if they still do though.

[AndrewB]

One thing I forgot to ask, check the arm that goes onto the brake shaft at the final drive, there should be a mark on it, looks like a dimple from a center punch .

This mark should be in line with the gap in the arm .

Mine did not have a punch mark but tapped one in before diassembly, thanks to previous posts on the forum.

Glad to hear that the Ferodo pads are quality and at a great price to boot.

Barry I like what you said, I completely rebuilt my front brakes w/ a new line and seals in the caliper about six months ago, took some patience, but what a difference.

Thanks everyone for the lesson in drum brakes.