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I suggest that short rear brake shoe life is more likely due to those who have not adjusted pedal to boot throw correctly and are, in essence, riding the the brake bring the shoes closer to their fade point and cooking the cush drive inserts; sound familiar?
To my knowledge the rear brake is aboard to facilitate stopping on hills so that the rider has a free throttle hand. At speed when hard braking is required the rear brake keeps the rear from passing the front; it is also very useful at low speeds when the throttle needs to be operated with finesse such as in parking lots (car parks). In virtually all cases rear brake shoe compound is very close to irelevelant, long as it isn't made in a large asian country out of horse shit.
Bonded or riveted ? Up to you. Just don't ride the rear brake!
Best!?
To my knowledge the rear brake is aboard to facilitate stopping on hills so that the rider has a free throttle hand. At speed when hard braking is required the rear brake keeps the rear from passing the front; it is also very useful at low speeds when the throttle needs to be operated with finesse such as in parking lots (car parks). In virtually all cases rear brake shoe compound is very close to irelevelant, long as it isn't made in a large asian country out of horse shit.
Bonded or riveted ? Up to you. Just don't ride the rear brake!
Best!?