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Subject: [oletrucks] Fwd: Brake Question
From: LonG4VT@aol.com
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 12:19:56 EDT
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 12:07:33 EDT
Subject: Brake Question
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Okay,

First, understand that most of the time you guys are talking way over my 
head, I am far behind the learning curve when it comes to rebuilding my 
truck.  I am amazed at the way you all can expound on rear end ratio's and 
the benefits of a 351 v6 to a straight 6 305.  Although, I did know the "Farm 
to Market" Question.

I am learning a lot just by reading your tech talk.  Although, it's like 
learning to play baseball from the daily stats in the paper, at some point 
you need to put on some cleats and actually hit a ball.  Well, I've got my 
cleats on and I'm trying hard not to brake the neighbors window.

I've got a 1950 1/2 ton Chevy.  I am rebuilding the brakes.  I've got the 
books, got pictures, got the brake kit package from Chevy Duty, and a friend 
who has rebuilt a 56 1/2 ton.  

What I don't have is any idea of where the hold down springs (cone shaped) 
and clips attach?  

I know where they sit and which hole in the shoe the clip goes through.  I, 
for the life of me, can't see where the thing hooks on.  I would assume that 
since they named them "hold down springs" they would actually hold something 
down.  

This maybe like asking a rocket scientist for help with your arithmetic, but, 
I just don't see how it works.  I would appreciate any help, I can send 
pictures.  

Thanks,

Lon
LonG4VT@aol.co

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