Brake Shoes Manufacturers

Brake shoes are curved metal parts of a drum brake assembly that carry the friction material lining. These are the components that mount the friction material or linings that contact the drums. The shoes also provide the area to mount the backing plate. These are usually made from welded steel, although some drum brakes use aluminum shoes. The outer part is called the table or sometimes the rim and is curved to match the curvature of the drum. The brake lining is riveted or bonded to the brake shoe table. Many brake shoes have small notches or nibs along the edge of the table that bear against the backing plate and help to keep the shoe aligned in the drum. The web is the inner part of the shoe that is perpendicular to the table and to which all of the springs and other linkage parts attach.