The slots in the drum look to be far too wide. Mine are a bit wide and I think that may be where some of the clattering comes from when ticking over. Perhaps the loose slots in the drum led to the break-up of the friction plate. The one-piece friction plate I have installed has been in use for most of the 50,000 miles. I do have a spare just in case.
I read somewhere that the original Ferodo plate had a different and harder material for the ears than from the body of the plate.
the drum looks had it the drive ears look like knife edges not good for the disc and one shoe lining is cracked by rivet. I fix mine on with araldite as well as rivets. tired but fixable good luck.
i think the pilot takes most use on take off and idling when shoes are not employed.
Without any doubt that plate is the best solution, I have been using one for some considerable time, the thick plate inflicts less wear on the drum, and as long as the servo clutch is functioning as it should, that plate should last a very long time. I was very pleased to see this post as I purchased mine a very long time ago, I assumed that I had purchased my plate from one of the other suppliers, but could not recall who, now I know I can purchase another from Club Spares should I ever need to, Great News.
