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"Use molded linings on cast drums. There is a soft gray lining that works very well on cast iron. Woven linings will squeal on it."

Thanks Pat. So that is why both my rigs squeal. Have cast iron on both and woven on both.
 
No one seems to ever mention lubrication! Like using an acid brush & the old white Lubriplate, applied to any metal to metal contact points & any other moving/sliding brake mechanism parts so moving mechanism friction is held to a minimum. In my "era" it was common practice in order for harmonics NOT to have a place to create those "HIGH C NOTES"! Like, SCREEEEEEEEEEEECH! Bill W.
 
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Fred K-OR said:
"Use molded linings on cast drums. There is a soft gray lining that works very well on cast iron. Woven linings will squeal on it."

Thanks Pat. So that is why both my rigs squeal. Have cast iron on both and woven on both.
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Fred, lubricating stuff like I talked about, might stop your squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeling! Bill W.
 
My Humble opinion, Buy the video "How to stop on a dime" buy double d productions. It is great an takes you step by step.
Next invest in Flathead Teds brake floaters. http://www.flatheadted.com/ They are available at snyders, but check, when I bought mine, it was less expensive to buy from Ted. I got the deluxe set, but the regular set is fine.
When you replace your drums, you need a machine shop that knows how to do it. It has to be done right, by someone who has done many.
In some Model A supply places they are selling remanufactured hubs (or new) with the drums turned with the hubs mounted. You will save money in the end.
Measure you rods and be sure all are equal, I doubt you need new ones.
 
Fred K-OR said:
"Use molded linings on cast drums. There is a soft gray lining that works very well on cast iron. Woven linings will squeal on it."

Thanks Pat. So that is why both my rigs squeal. Have cast iron on both and woven on both.
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squealing is also caused if the linings are not tightly riveted or not well centered and arced. That kind of squeal is pretty alarming. If it just squeals like a 60s-70's VW, thats the linings.
 
pat in Santa Cruz said:
squealing is also caused if the linings are not tightly riveted or not well centered and arced. That kind of squeal is pretty alarming. If it just squeals like a 60s-70's VW, thats the linings.
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They will also squeal if the ends of the linings are not chamfered about 1/4".
 
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