Brake Shoes

[Adrian_5078502]

Here's one to test the memory, I have a 1978 Safari Caravan which is built on a B&B chassis, it is fitted with Lockheed Brakes. Does anyone know what vehicle brake shoes will fit it, my local caravan dealer looks at me as I'm stuck in a time warp and the local motor factors just say if I can tell them what car shoes are compatable they can help but they are not willing to search through there stock. Anyone please help !!

 

[rayc]

Adrian, I don't know if it is easy for you to do so but the best course of action would be to remove a set and take them to a motor factors who should then be able to identify a suitable replacement. Incedentaly does anybody still reline brake shoes these days? Lockheed were used frequently by the old BL and Vauxhall on their Viva of that age so a car of that vintage would be the first to check out.

 

[JohnE1]

Your local Motor Factor does not have to rummage through his stock, Brake shoe/pad manufactures supply catalogues with illustrations and dimentions, take a pair of your brake shoes and ask to look at such a publication, or try another factor. It is also possible to have some obsolete brake shoes relined.

 

[gary]

First are they Lockheed or Knott? yes it confused me but mine were supossed to be Lockheed and turned out to be Knott. If they are Knott then you can get these easily as they are still used on trailers. To help there are pictures here

http://www.knottuk.com/trailer.htm#top
If not Knott! then here is a list of people that will reline your old ones whatever the make

http://www.ferodo.co.uk/ferodo_home/uk_reline.html