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Abstract

A brake shoe for a drum brake includes an arcuate brake table defining radially inner and outer sides. First and second webs are disposed on the radially inner side of the brake table and configured to support the brake table. One or more brake linings are disposed on the radially outer side of the brake table. In one embodiment, the brake table defines a plurality of fins projecting radially inwardly from the radially inner side of the brake table, each of the plurality of fins having a length in a radial direction. In another embodiment, the brake table is a unitary body and is configured at first and second ends and a point intermediate the first and second ends to engage first and second brake linings and prevent circumferential movement of the first and second brake linings relative to the brake table. The brake table may comprise extruded aluminum.

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First Claim