Without adding to the numerous threads and various opinions about kevlar bands, broken drums and the like I have a simple question.
In Dykes it shows mounting bands in 2 pieces. Has anybody tried this on a brake band with Kevlar? My thoughts are it should allow far more oil into the band to dissipate the heat which may, or may not be causing the broken drums.
Any thoughts?
you mean like two strips?
possibly on the wide brake band of a 26 27 engine,
but i would think you would end up with an uneven surface with all the hems.
the wood bands have oil grooves cut in em.
i think your best protection is to press the brake in short intervals, just like driving with a trailer.
A wood lining back in the day had that 'split' design, claimed to give better results....'claimed' that is
David,
Yes, some folks do install bands in 2 pieces. Some think it makes the band more flexible and some thinks it get more oil. I don't really think it makes much difference except in makes for two more edges to ravel away.
Jim
Pre Model T Fords used segmented linings but the material was hard fiber not woven fabric.
David,
Recent post http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/269410.html
oh i see, in that fashion, i thought you meant side by side.
i agree with jim, not with a woven band, wood would work fine.
Well, we have installed bands like that since I was in High School, and never had any problems.
We always used Scandinavia, and that worked good, and when Kevlar came out, we use that now.
You have to seal the ends on any woven band. If they do come loose for you, it isn't the bands fault, its the Guy that put them on. I have seen some real bad band jobs.
With the engine rebuilds, and just the band jobs sent in, we have probably done at least 500 sets, and no, they didn't Ravel!
how do you seal the ends?
Super glue should seal the ends from unraveling.
Electrical Insulation Paint.
A Holden Exclusive ?
Appropriate for the Aussie bloke asking the question ! :-)
Bede