Brake Linings Too Long?

[dcas8]

Ordered molded linings from Snyder’s. There is about 1/16” overhang on one end of the brake show and 1/8”-3/16” on the other. Is this normal? Can I install them like this or trim them down? The woven linings I removed were flush with the edge of the shoes.

 

[J Franklin]

If there is no interference with anything when installed I wouldn't worry.

 

[dcas8]

My only concern is the edge folding over from being compressed and it possibly breaking off

 

[J Franklin]

What could cause the edge to fold? There shouldn't be anything to push on it.

 

[jw hash]

no big deal, grind them down and bevel the ends

 

[katy]

Contact/ask Snyder’s.

 

[J Franklin]

Well, you at least have more braking surface. Why worry?

 

[dcas8]

Spoke to Snyder’s and they said it shouldn’t be a concern so I installed them as is with the overhang installed on the “trailing” side when going forward.