I am in the process of replacing my tires and brake linings. I was using the Monster Re-treads from Desser, and found that the brake linings wore our before the tires ran out. (That's a first for me)
The current brake linings are the Cleveland 66-106 / 66-10600. A neighbor had a set of brake pads that were from a Maule he used to own. They are the same size but thicker. I'm having difficulty reading a part number but believe that they are 66-105 / 66-10500. The pads are thicker and only have 2 rivet holes per pad.
I am debating trying these thicker brake pads but have the following questions.
- Will they last longer? If so why aren't others using them?
- In order to leave enough space to fit over the rotor, I will need a shim/spacer between the piston assembly and the corresponding back plate. Will this spacer allow the piston to move TOO far as the brakes wear?? ie. Will the piston 'O' ring move past it's limit, result in loss of brake fluid and braking action??
- Other concerns I may be missing??
Mark Klepper
N1075 RV9A
The current brake linings are the Cleveland 66-106 / 66-10600. A neighbor had a set of brake pads that were from a Maule he used to own. They are the same size but thicker. I'm having difficulty reading a part number but believe that they are 66-105 / 66-10500. The pads are thicker and only have 2 rivet holes per pad.
I am debating trying these thicker brake pads but have the following questions.
- Will they last longer? If so why aren't others using them?
- In order to leave enough space to fit over the rotor, I will need a shim/spacer between the piston assembly and the corresponding back plate. Will this spacer allow the piston to move TOO far as the brakes wear?? ie. Will the piston 'O' ring move past it's limit, result in loss of brake fluid and braking action??
- Other concerns I may be missing??
Mark Klepper
N1075 RV9A