They're the AutoZone life time warranty brake shoes.
Third world backyard brake shoe relining enterprise
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Probably not that far from the truth and probably not that much practical difference.They're the AutoZone life time warranty brake shoes.
McMaster-Carr sells brake lining if you want to try this yourself.
I got a free ATV running and discovered that its rear shoes had delaminated in storage. I considered my options-- it was a chinese no-name and parts were hard to figure out. Wound up using JB Weld to reattach the old linings after I cleaned everything with brake cleaner. Fix held up! They say don't use JB on on-road vehicles as the epoxy melts at 900'F, but the ATV only sees slow speeds.
I got a free ATV running and discovered that its rear shoes had delaminated in storage. I considered my options-- it was a chinese no-name and parts were hard to figure out. Wound up using JB Weld to reattach the old linings after I cleaned everything with brake cleaner. Fix held up! They say don't use JB on on-road vehicles as the epoxy melts at 900'F, but the ATV only sees slow speeds.
Seattle Brake and Clutch Supply does them in my local.
It's not banned in the USA. You can still buy aftermarket brake pads that may contain asbestos.
Asbestos in Brake Pads: What the Average Consumer Might Not Realize - The Freedonia Group
Asbestos, a known human carcinogen, is banned in most, but not all applications in the US. One exception is automotive brake components, where asbestos-containing parts remain available, posting a danger to automotive mechanics. After decades of debate, new laws may finally eliminate...
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