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It is time for a new set of bands on my 26 . I vaguely remember reading here on the forum someone talking about mixing band types and using wood on the brake drum and maybe kevlar on the others or that may be backward. It seems that at the time their reasoning made sense but like I say my recollection of it is vague. Does anyone else do this? I have a newly lined set bands with original type linings and I also have another spare set of bands and access to a set of wood but I don't know if there is any benefit of mixing or not. I don't know anyone personally who has done it but if it might give a little better brakes it might be worth a try.

What do y'all think?

I have used Scandainavia linings for 50 years on my 26 and like them, so I have no experience with wood. I understand wood bands may need to be installed with the hogshead off, if that is true, that is a no-go for me.

I prefer cotton lining, but they might become a thing of the past. If so, I probably will use wooden bands if model t s don't become outlawed or gasoline doesn't become banned.

Art Mirtes

I think Kevlar would be fine for the brake. For the other two I like wood or cotton

If you are going to install wood or kevlar, plan on removing the Hogs Head. You will crack wood & deform the kevlar to constantly rub, creating heat & possibly cracking a drum.
For low experienced or newbe T drivers I install scandia. Very forgiving & wear well if you are an experienced driver.
Personally, I run all kevlar, installed during a motor rebuild. Bands are PERFECTLY round for no drag. The one set will last the life of the motor IF ADJUSTED RIGHT. I have at least 5000 miles on a set & have not had to readjust them after the first few hundred miles. If not kept adjusted right, the life of the motor will be shortened replacing a cracked drum. Kevlar is very unforgiving.
I have never liked the performance characteristics of wood. If I were to prep a Montana 500 car I would run them. I believe the lack of running friction would be an advantage. Enough to overlook the hard engagement & chatter that I experience with them..

Installing wood bands hard enough with hogs head OFF
Kevlar only way to go but setting them up and driving right with them need more pedal movement and when you push to use you push nothing half a??
Woods ok but chatter cotton was desasster had it go everywhere but when it worked it worked
Liked ole Scandinavian linings great mix of all options
But those hard to find so Kevlarjust my 2 cents work