I am working on the brakes on a Durant D75 and need to replace the riveted linings. They are the Bendix 12 inch diameter, 3 shoe mechanical type with linings that measure about 3/16 in thickness by 1-3/4 wide. Does anyone know what type material should be used to match the original material? Their are basically 2 types of material available now which are the Nonmetallic Molded material with a Coefficient of Friction (COF) of around .47 and the Semi Metallic Woven material that has a higher COF of around .50 which translates into a shorter stopping distance. The drawback to the latter is the increased wear rate to the drums over time. What are your thoughts?

Where Are You From? Hyattsville Md

Do You own a car built by Durant? Yes