Update on the Kevlar Brake Shoes. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 Suburban · 01-23-2004, 04:37 PM

The following pictures is a comparison between the new kevlar shoe and the one I just took off my burb that had 53,000 miles on it. A lot of those miles were tow miles up and down the mountains. This is the worse shoe that came off the burb. I think it faired pretty well.

68 Suburban · 01-23-2004, 04:57 PM

Back shoes still have about 75% meat on them.

Longhorn Man · 01-23-2004, 09:10 PM

Hell, those look new compaired to the ones on my truck.
Just messin, I normally get to it before the rivits dig into the drum.

70c10 · 01-23-2004, 09:27 PM

can you buy Kevlar shoes at local parts stores?

Blue Beard · 01-23-2004, 09:42 PM

Where are those shoes available and approx $ value...........?

68 Suburban · 01-24-2004, 01:04 AM

They arent cheap.... www.praisedynobrake.com

Blue Beard · 01-24-2004, 09:24 AM

68 Suburban,

thanks for the link...

they may not be cheap to start with but if they last longer and have less issues they would be worth it.........

Longhorn Man · 01-25-2004, 02:03 AM

Stoppin about teh same as a disc brake truck, and shoes lasting 50,000 miles, and it is still cheaper than discs...
I say it is a win/win/win situation.
I would imagine swappin shoes out is way easier than a dic brake conversion too.

SWINGSAX68 · 01-25-2004, 05:30 AM

So do these kevlar pads increase stopping power/ability????
Just curious...looks like a really good investment.

Longhorn Man · 01-25-2004, 12:44 PM

Not only that, but they dramaticly reduce brake fade.

lukecp · 01-25-2004, 01:20 PM

Are their Kevlar disc pads any good too?

Might be upgrding my C10 one of these days then...$225 dosen't look too bad if they would really help out my stopping distances....

I would have to throw on some new rotors, drums, wheel cylinders, and calipers though...proably a good idea before i try to make it go faster, lol.

http://www.praisedynobrake.com/stage-i.htm

Also, how long do they last compared to regular pads/shoes?

68 Suburban · 01-25-2004, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blue Beard
68 Suburban,

thanks for the link...

they may not be cheap to start with but if they last longer and have less issues they would be worth it.........

Definately worth it....

68 Suburban · 01-25-2004, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SWINGSAX68
So do these kevlar pads increase stopping power/ability????
Just curious...looks like a really good investment.

Lets put it this way. As long as I have had them on my burb, I have NEVER experienced brake fade. That includes braking down mountains towing 5500 lbs.

68 Suburban · 01-25-2004, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by yellow72custom
Are their Kevlar disc pads any good too?

Also, how long do they last compared to regular pads/shoes?

Yes the pads are suppose to be good. AS for how long they last? Im not sure, but I have heard people with newer 2500 series burbs using the number 80K miles

Alex Hayley · 01-25-2004, 04:12 PM

How about the wear on the drum itself? Does kevlar wear the drum more quickly?

68 Suburban · 01-25-2004, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alex Hayley
How about the wear on the drum itself? Does kevlar wear the drum more quickly?

I did not notice any unusual wear, but with drums being only $24, I replace them each time.

Longhorn Man · 01-25-2004, 04:49 PM

Wow, I didn't know drums were so cheap. I was gettin ready to hit up a local junk yard for a set.
Where do you get them for at that price, and do they apear to be pretty much correct?

68 Suburban · 01-25-2004, 04:58 PM

I get them at a local dicount store, but you can get them at Auto Zone for $26

They are made in Canada and I have had no problems with them.

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...7C%7EEA%7C%7EB

Longhorn Man · 01-25-2004, 05:04 PM

sweet.
Thanks

dinnut · 01-25-2004, 06:21 PM

if they are that cheap ill have to get a set when i do my brakes!

LostMy65 · 09-14-2012, 08:27 PM

Really old thread.
Really interesting topic.
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01-23-2004, 04:37 PM	#1
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Update on the Kevlar Brake Shoes. The following pictures is a comparison between the new kevlar shoe and the one I just took off my burb that had 53,000 miles on it. A lot of those miles were tow miles up and down the mountains. This is the worse shoe that came off the burb. I think it faired pretty well.

01-23-2004, 09:27 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	can you buy Kevlar shoes at local parts stores? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

01-23-2004, 09:42 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Where are those shoes available and approx $ value...........? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-24-2004, 09:24 AM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	68 Suburban, thanks for the link... they may not be cheap to start with but if they last longer and have less issues they would be worth it......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-25-2004, 05:30 AM	#9
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01-23-2004, 04:57 PM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Back shoes still have about 75% meat on them.

01-23-2004, 09:10 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hell, those look new compaired to the ones on my truck. Just messin, I normally get to it before the rivits dig into the drum.

01-24-2004, 01:04 AM	#6
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	They arent cheap.... www.praisedynobrake.com

01-25-2004, 02:03 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Stoppin about teh same as a disc brake truck, and shoes lasting 50,000 miles, and it is still cheaper than discs... I say it is a win/win/win situation. I would imagine swappin shoes out is way easier than a dic brake conversion too.

01-25-2004, 12:44 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Not only that, but they dramaticly reduce brake fade.

01-25-2004, 01:20 PM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Are their Kevlar disc pads any good too? Might be upgrding my C10 one of these days then...$225 dosen't look too bad if they would really help out my stopping distances.... I would have to throw on some new rotors, drums, wheel cylinders, and calipers though...proably a good idea before i try to make it go faster, lol. http://www.praisedynobrake.com/stage-i.htm Also, how long do they last compared to regular pads/shoes? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-25-2004, 04:12 PM	#15
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	How about the wear on the drum itself? Does kevlar wear the drum more quickly?

01-25-2004, 04:49 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Wow, I didn't know drums were so cheap. I was gettin ready to hit up a local junk yard for a set. Where do you get them for at that price, and do they apear to be pretty much correct?

01-25-2004, 04:58 PM	#18
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I get them at a local dicount store, but you can get them at Auto Zone for $26 They are made in Canada and I have had no problems with them. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...7C%7EEA%7C%7EB

01-25-2004, 05:04 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	sweet. Thanks



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01-25-2004, 06:21 PM	#20
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	if they are that cheap ill have to get a set when i do my brakes! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-14-2012, 08:27 PM	#21
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