I don't know about your area , but mine (n.w. Ill) we have a brake shop that
will reline your old shoes-- if drums were turned you can get oversized
linings for your old shoes--would check your area for this type of shop---my
shop was reasonalbly priced--about the same as buying off the shelf
shoes--hope this helps
Rich Reul
1951 3604
Dixon, IL
rreul@cin.net
----- Original Message -----
From: <MKlepp4335@cs.com>
To: <old-chevy-truck@egroups.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 2:45 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Front brake parts
> I need help from someone with experience or access to an interchange
manual.
> My '48 Huck front brake drums were well worn and after turning and adding
new
> shoes, they only partially engage when the pedal is held down hard. I
have
> the adjusters maxed out, and everything bled perfectly, but still the
fronts
> are nearly useless. I have some choices:
>
> 1. Search for new (used) drums for my exisiting Huck brakes and proceed.
> 2. Search for oversize brake shoes (do they still make them?)
> 3. Replace the front brakes with '51 or newer (thru 59?) more modern
brakes.
>
> Can the complete '51-59 brake assembly be bolted to my spindles? Who has
> done this mod before? If the interchange is a bolt-on, who has '51 or
newer
> brake assemblies lying around? You guys with the front clips could be my
> savior here. Thanks as always.
>
> Mike Klepp
> '48 3100
> Wichita Falls, TX
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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