8N brake shoe quality

JCP NC

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I'm assuming like automotive, all tractor brake shoes aren't created equal.

Are there any to avoid? When I do the brake job I don't won't to see them again for a long time so I'm planning on changing all the springs also.

Thanks

Jack
 
I have used TISCO and SPAREX both were asbestos. You options are limited and more than Likely asbestos is all you gonna get.. There is not one thang wrong with that option just don't inhale more than your limit... It has not affected me yet :)
 
I have not had issues with 8N brake shoes but have not bought any for several years, and I bought from CNH in the past. Who knows, these days.

I have had issues with linings separating from the shoes on 55-64 models when using aftermarket, Chinese made shoes. No problems with CNH shoes but, again, it has probably been ten years since I bought any.

Dean
 
I agree, Hobo.

I've done many brake jobs in the past where I would blow the dust off of the brakes with compressed air while continuing to work in the immediate area.

Ain't hurt me none....

Dean
 
(quoted from post at 22:58:26 11/10/16) I have used TISCO and SPAREX both were asbestos. You options are limited and more than Likely asbestos is all you gonna get.. There is not one thang wrong with that option just don't inhale more than your limit... It has not affected me yet :)

Asbestos is a well documented (50+ years of rigourous study) and powerful carcinogen. There is no "limit" - avoid it to the maximum possible and use quality PPE when you can't.

TOH
 

It was keep a secret for the first 20/25 years of my career... If it ever gets me it was not that I played safe when I did hear about it... Its still about as good as it comes for brake lining don't inhale more than your limit... If you do brake work you will be exposed to it play safe because there is no way to know your limit you will be exposed to it Even when you use your tractor it in the air...

Dat being said the best way to deal with it is water hose the brakes down catch the water and dispose of it... If you don't want to deal with it pay someone else to do the job then you can belch about what they charged..
 
You have the right idea, in my opinion, of replacing it all
while you're in there. Axle seals too. Do it once and be done.
Have you considered having your shoes re-lined?
Hard to beat the original metal quality.
 
I would change everything as well including the axle seals. I did and don't regret it. As for shoe quality, I did not see any edge codes on mine, but I didn't look that close either. If you do, the first letter designates cold (250 degrees) coefficient of friction and the second indicates hot (650 degrees) coefficient of friction, I'm sure they are organic linings, but it is hard to say what the manufacture put in them.
 

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