I could not find liners that would fit my 1931 brakes. But I did find liners that were the right size but holes were not right.
1.) So I took the rivet and matched up a drill bit one size larger than the head of the rivet and put it in my drill and ground down the diameter to that of the rivet 1/2 inch from the end. IMPORTANT TO GRIND THIS TO A SQUARE GRIND. This made the end of the drill the size of the rivet 1/2 INCH and the main shank the diameter of the head of the rivet. You also have to reslope the flute back edges so it will cut ( not to much ).
2.) Now drill from the bottom of the brake shoe through the exsisting holes into the liner.
3.) Turn over the brake shoe and liner and drill the resess hole for the rivet head in the liner WITH THE MAIN PART OF THE DRILL.
4.) Install and brad this rivet then repeat proceedure until all the holes are drilled and riveted.
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Greaser,
thanks for the info. Sounds like it works great!

The correct woven mechanical brake linings are available at your local commercial brake and clutch supply. It comes in a roll, and they will cut it to the correct length and also rivet it on your shoes for you. This woven friction material is still used today on heavy equipment, various machines and etc. The thickness of the material varies depending upon its application, so be sure to ask for 3/16" thick.