velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

[Jerry G.]

I am looking for a supplier of drum brake shoes suitable for vintage road racing.i have heard rumors of someone in Michigan and someone in Washinton state that relines old shoes. Any suggestions.

[Steven B.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Jerry, I can't remember the name now but there is reliner of competition brakes in WA state. I have it around here someplace and will look as I spoke with them a couple of years ago.

Rochester Brake and Clutch (New York-585-232-3717) used to do Velvet Touch but I am uncertain if they still do. Carbotech offers a carbon fiber that reportedly stops faster, dissipates heat faster, has less fade and wear than Velvet Touch. I believe they are www.ctbrakes.com.

Steve

[Steven B.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Jerry, the Washington reliner is Metal Frictions, Inc., Seattle, 206-364-8560.

Steve

[Jerry G.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

I called the washinton state gentleman, nice guy, he can't get material anymore so that one was a dead end. I'll call New york supplier tomorrow.

[Steven B.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Sorry Jerry. Hope the NY guy can fill the order. In the mid 70's I bought Velvet Touch linings from JC Whitney. The linings were common then.

Steve

[Jerry G.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Thank you for any and all leads. any of you C1 vintage raceres have any suggestions?

[Steven B.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Jerry, I just emailed an HSR friend and asked if he knows of a source. If he comes up with one I will let you know.

'Just thought, you might try asking at a motorcycle dealership as a number of racing bikes use Velvet Touch brake pads

Steve

[Steven B.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Jerry, a couple more guesses. The last time I spoke with Doug Hooper years ago he was running Velvet Touch linings on the '56. He may have a lead, Andy Porterfield, or Guldstrand may know of a source.

Steve

[John H.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Haven't heard that name for decades - I used Velvetouch clutch discs in my AA/FD in 1961-62.

[Jerry G.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Velvet touch is still in business and part of Hawk brakes. they no longer make brake components but do make clutches. i haven't found anyone that has an old inventory of velvet touch shoes. i need the 2 1/2 inch front and 2 inch rear for vintage racing. So what are we supposed to do if we can't purchase racing shoes? what would be a reasonable substitute??

[Jim L.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

i haven't found anyone that has an old inventory of velvet touch shoes. i need the 2 1/2 inch front and 2 inch rear for vintage racing. So what are we supposed to do if we can't purchase racing shoes? what would be a reasonable substitute??

??? You gettin' rid of your '64 and goin' racin' in a C1, Jerry???

If so, you have just stumbled over the Achilles heel of all C1 racers.

Jim

[Jerry G.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

No. I have a 61 FI road racer that I'm playing with and a friend from sears point asked me about this for his car. So I thought I'd start to noodle this through

[Scott P.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Jerry, these folks may be able to help you. Scott

http://porterfield-brakes.com/categories/Vintage+Brake+Shoes/Woven+Kevlar+Shoes.html

[Duke W.]

Re: velvet touch C1 pads...supplier??

Check out Carbotech Engineering:

http://www.ctbrakes.com/

Duke