What was the original adhesive used to bond the pink urethane pads to the aluminum "holders"? Urethane adhesive? Crazy glue? I've got one here that's starting to peel, I was hoping to sand the surfaces and re-bond it, using appropriate care of course.
David Snyder
> R.S. Broderick wrote:
>
>> CAUTION: as with all original Scott / Mathauser finned and
>> curved brake shoes and pads of this vintage, the brake pads themselves
>> have been permanently bonded to the aluminum shoes - how "permanent"
>> this bond may be after thirty years is a matter for speculation
>
> FWIW, I've had several sets of these in regular use for ~25 years with
> no signs of delamination, and very little thinning of the pad material
> either for that matter.
>
> --
> John (john@os2.dhs.org)
> Appleton WI USA