TT rear brake pad rivets

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jaybee47
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TT rear brake pad rivets

Post by jaybee47 » Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:28 pm

Split brass rivets (aka bifurcated rivets) 3/16 shank diameter, 5/8 shank length (7/16 work thickness + 3/16 clinch allowance), 5/16 or 3/8 truss or oval head diameter.
Looked everywhere including internet.
Does anyone know where these rivets may be purchased?
Model T suppliers sell semi tubular rivets and also too short.

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Re: TT rear brake pad rivets

Post by Mark Gregush » Mon Apr 08, 2019 12:20 am

Why not counter sink and used regular brake rivets? Even the woven lining can be counter sunk, we do it all the time with woven Model A lining.
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Re: TT rear brake pad rivets

Post by A Whiteman » Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:53 am

Why not get a brake shop to bond new pads on?
No rivets to come loose or damage the drums.
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Re: TT rear brake pad rivets

Post by One390 » Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:38 pm

I used the supplied rivets with the new lining sold by suppliers and they worked fine. I assume the transmission band rivets are too small. Try big flats rivet if you have not already.

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