But don’t simply slap new shoes on and put the vehicle back in service. Relining time is an excellent opportunity to tune up the entire brake system and ensure safe, efficient stopping power for ...

You'll need to buy a set of brake shoes. ... The shop manual tells you the minimum allowable thickness. If any of the four shoes are worn more than halfway, replace them.

If you drive only 8,000 miles a year but it’s mainly in a crowded urban area such as Chicago, Boston or Washington, D.C., you will need to replace brake pads or shoes more often than someone who ...

The Pocket Inspector aids in pre-trip, post-trip and PM inspections. The tool allows operators to perform visual inspections of tire tread depth, brake stroke, brake shoe thickness and windshield ...