Brake Shoes Like the disk pads, brake shoes consist of a steel shoe with the friction material or lining riveted or bonded to it. Also like disk pads, the linings eventually wear out and must be replaced. If the linings are allowed to wear through to the bare metal shoe, they will cause severe damage to the brake drum.
By the Connecticut Dahlia Society. Garden Selection: Dahlias require an area that receives at least half a day of sunlight and has good drainage. Dahlia roots do poorly when they sit in consistently wet soil! Soil: Prepare your garden area or beds a week or two in advance by spading or tilling the soil. Adding lime (1-2 lbs.
Caring for a Hosta. Hostas are relatively carefree plants for your yard. They like well-drained soil and cannot tolerate wet conditions as they are prone to root and stem rots. They, also, like soil that has had organic matter added to it. They do not need much fertilizer, but will flourish with occasional additions of organic material.