I sent my shoes to be relined, saved a fortune.Yep- that’ll glaze the sh1te out of your brake shoes for sure...!
I’ve had issues with the cable hardware seizing at the hub also. There are “cleats” on the cable ends (4200) that will go bad without regular servicing. And the weather/ heat shields ( not sure which as they’re useless in both cases) are prone to shearing and need replaced... I made my own after seeing ES wanted £42 a piece for them...!
Overall, I’d have to agree that the only way to keep the handbrakes working ( certainly the 32/42/GS) is regular use.. Don’t leave it on for long periods. Likewise, off for extended periods. Service it regularly.....
Anyone know where to buy shoes to fit a 4200?
Yep- that’ll glaze the sh1te out of your brake shoes for sure...!
I’ve had issues with the cable hardware seizing at the hub also. There are “cleats” on the cable ends (4200) that will go bad without regular servicing. And the weather/ heat shields ( not sure which as they’re useless in both cases) are prone to shearing and need replaced... I made my own after seeing ES wanted £42 a piece for them...!
Overall, I’d have to agree that the only way to keep the handbrakes working ( certainly the 32/42/GS) is regular use.. Don’t leave it on for long periods. Likewise, off for extended periods. Service it regularly.....
Anyone know where to buy shoes to fit a 4200?
Im not particularly...I will remove the glazing when I service the shoes though..Every time.Why the concern about glazing, back in the days of drum brakes they are used exactly in this way????