How to reline brake shoes? Whizzer 3 1/4 inch drum

Hmm, I've done plenty of brake jobs, but never on a tiny 3 1/4 inch drum.
Are linings or rebuilt shoes available somewhere?
Thank you for your help!

they look fine, theres only 1/16ish over rivets when new

The center rivets are metal to metal...

Harv at Memory Lane gave me this info a few years ago. Worked like a charm.

Brian @

Cook Bonding & Mfg
701 W Schaaf Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109

800 626 6540


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Yes check around with some local brake shops, there is usually a shop around that still does bonding of new material to your old shoes. I have done this many times with antique motorcycle that you cannot buy an "off the shelf" complete brake pad. Usually the shop will want your brake drum/ hub when the do it so they can match up the fitment nicely. I find this usually runs about $30-50 on average. For those small shoes they might charge less..but I think it is is more based on their labor time. Finally the modern bonding material is excellent and you can ask their opinion but you likely wont have to have the new shoes riveted..just bonded.

Thank you DirtNerd and Cyclehobo!

Shops that do forklift brake shoes, can re-line them.

I just sent the shoes to Cook Bonding and Mfg. Brian was very helpful and took his time to explain the process. They will be using kevlar 1/8" lining bonded to the shoe.

Thanks CABErs for your help!