On Tue, 05 Jul 2005 22:39:25 -0400, Rob wrote:

Hi all,

I'm reconditioning a Centauro 20" woodworking bandsaw. The saw has a
foot operated brake for stopping the driven wheel. When I disassembled
the bottom wheel, the brake pad on the foot brake was worn completely
down to metal and needs to be replaced. This is a specialty item on
an ancient bandsaw so the part will not be available locally.

I am assuming I can replace the pad with a lining material available
from an auto parts supplier. What is the best method to attach the
new lining to the pad (epoxy)? Will lining material be able to be
formed to an arc to match the drum circumference?

Thanks for any help.
- Rob
A few years back my Ford 9N needed new brake shoes. The way they work
is the lining is riveted to the shoe. The linings were curved when I
took them out of the box but not curved as much as the shoe. The
lining was easily curved more by hand when pressed against the shoe. I
bet that a good auto parts store would have these types of linings
available and you could either rivet or epoxy them. I'd do both. Use
the rivets to clamp the lining to shoe in your bandsaw.
ERS