The KBC de-riveter machine strips old rivets and worn linings off brake shoes and clutch plates quickly and cleanly, leaving the shoe table undamaged and ready for relining. It is essential kit for any workshop reconditioning brake and clutch components.

What the de-riveter machine does

Punching out old rivets by hand is slow and it bends shoe tables. A dedicated de-riveter drives each rivet out cleanly without distorting the metal, which means the shoe can be relined instead of scrapped. On volume work it pays for itself quickly.

Suited to:

• Brake and clutch reconditioning workshops
• Fleet maintenance departments
• Agricultural and industrial repair shops
• Remanufacturers running production volumes

Specifications and supply

• Function: Removing rivets from brake shoes and clutch plates
• Duty: Workshop production use
• Pairs with: rivetting machine and brake shoe riveter
• Training: In-house training available
• Availability: Wholesale from KBC Brake & Clutch, Johannesburg

Strip, prepare, reline, rivet. We supply every stage: the de-riveter, countersinks, rivets, brake linings and clutch facings. One supplier for the whole bench.

Not sure which part you need?

Send us a photograph or the dimensions and we will identify the exact part for you. It is a free service we have run for years, and it is the fastest way to get the right component when the old part has no legible markings left on it. Get in touch or send the details through and we will come back to you.

Ordering a de-riveter machine

The de-riveter machine is supplied direct from our Johannesburg premises, with training available and consumables stocked alongside it.

Frequently asked questions

Will it damage the brake shoe?

No. That is the point of using a proper machine. It drives rivets out without distorting the shoe table, so the shoe can be relined rather than replaced.

Can you quote a complete relining setup?

Yes. Tell us the volume you expect to handle and we will spec the machines, tooling and consumables, plus training for your team.