Brake shoe linings

[EDM43]

Had a look at the manual, and cant find min/max allowable thickness for the brake shoe linings.
As I dig deeper into my m43 brakes, I get the feeling I need new brake shoes, and possibly drums.
Drums I can get aftermarket, albeit at great expense.
Shoes I can get relined locally, for less than importing new ones ...but don't want to if I don't have to...going to continue poking at the search engine, to see if I can dig something up.
Any insight?

[T. Highway]

I know that Charles at M Series rebuild had offered relining, that was a while ago but worth a call to his shop.

Regards,
Bert

[EDM43]

Found it...had to really dig into the manual (actually a better copy), to find one line.
Lining dimensions are 1-3/4" x 15" x 1/4"
Mine are worn at least 70%...since brakes and steering are not something I wish to compromise, I'll look into getting mine re-lined locally...if cost is prohibitive, I'll investigate other sources.

Now to try and find the drum wear limits...i THINK I'm okay with what I have. I'd rather make sure...

Thanks for the reply!

[EDM43]

Found that too...i managed to dig my copy of the canadian eme manual out of my messy files...the wear limit on the drums is 14.220"

The canadian eme manual, is a good deal more complete, than the U.S. version. It only mentions shoe replacement when the linings get to, or thinner than 1/8".
Mine are only slightly above that, so rebuild required.havn't had time to measure my drums yet . Time will tell if I need new ones...i dread the possibility of interesting new tariffs, and shipping...lol

[Vaughn2]

Drums are available from MWM

[https://shop.midwestmilitary.com/product/brake-drum-2/]