Pedestal brake maintenance

[Lady Ann]

The brake isn't holding very well anymore. Has anyone just replaced the brake lining material? With what? I was hoping to get something working without buying the whole Edson brake maintenance kit for $80. Wondering what material would work well for the lining.
Let me know if anyone has done this or has a good idea.
Thanks,
Jason

[Lady Ann]

In case anyone else is interested,  I found these instructions online from another website post. I've ordered the liner material and will give it a try in a week or so:
For completeness I included material list and Edson's instructions below. Materials - McMaster-Carr brake liner metal-free 3/16"T 1-1/4"W 6175K812 $3.91/ft http://www.mcmaster.com/#brake-lining/=s2sqod - Loctite Black Max Adhesive (or epoxy) Brake Lining Replacement Instructions (from Edson EB355_689BrakeInstall.PDF) 1. Remove old brake pads. Clean legs with solvent. 2. Bond new pads to brake legs with generous amounts of supplied adhesive or two-part epoxy. 3. Clamp brake legs around a pipe approximately 1 1/2" in diameter while the adhesive cures so that the new pads conform to the shape of the legs. 4. After adhesive has cured, trim brake pads along edges of brake leges with a band saw or hack saw. 5. Reinstall brake components as described inside and check operation before installing cotter pin. 6. If brake does not clamp properly, check that washer has been installed between shaft shoulder and A743 starboard brake leg.