Brake Shoe Interchange

[RandomThinker]

Hello,

Does anyone know of commercial equivalents to the LMTV brake shoes? The ones for sale online seem to be way overpriced compared to similar sized commercial equivalents. Right now to swap brakes using the part numbers in the TM is going to run $800.

Any help appreciated. So far I have found they are meritor 15x5 size but unable to validate fit/function of any other similar looking shoes.

Original PN A1-3222V2232

Thanks
-Nick

 

[simp5782]

Hello,

Does anyone know of commercial equivalents to the LMTV brake shoes? The ones for sale online seem to be way overpriced compared to similar sized commercial equivalents. Right now to swap brakes using the part numbers in the TM is going to run $800.

Any help appreciated. So far I have found they are meritor 15x5 size but unable to validate fit/function of any other similar looking shoes.

Original PN A1-3222V2232

Thanks
-Nick

I've got some used shoes I can sell you. You can get em relined so you always have an extra set you can get refined and swap them off at needed. Wedge shoes tend to last 100k + miles even with loads on em.

Just find a big truck parts place or clutch repair that relines shoes

Unfortunately meritor/Euclid own the brake market and wedge shoes aren't common as they once were.

 

[Keith Knight]

Also remember to use the exhaust brakes as much as possible. On my travels I’m constantly trying to time my stops without ever using the brakes.

 

[RandomThinker]

Thanks guys. I found out the brakes are an FMSI 4615D size (stamped on the side). It looks like these specific pads have been modified to have that little semi-circle cutout for inserting feeler gauges. Otherwise they appear the same. I ordered a set of that size off eBay and they seem to match up. I'll be taking a dremel to them and add in the semi-circle feature. They're a LOT cheaper this way!

Also a commercial part number in this size is the Haldex GW4615RWR and you'll need to dremel them out.

Hope this helps anyone else who needs brakes in the future.

 

[Keith Knight]

When you get them and verify they fit. Take pictures of the modifications and post it please. Maybe even with dimensions of the modifications.

 

[RandomThinker]

When you get them and verify they fit. Take pictures of the modifications and post it please. Maybe even with dimensions of the modifications.

Will do! It will be another week or so probably.