You should be able to get all of the brake/bearing parts from NAPA.
Good Luck,
Mike Boteler
'56 8400 Wrecker
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 8:42 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] TF Rear End Rebuild Parts
> Just got my '56 Chevy 1/2 ton back on the road after 3 months of work.
> After driving it for several miles at highway speed (40-60 MPH), I've
> noticed the driver's side rear brake drum (repainted during my earlier
work)
> has most the paint burnt-off and the drum/wheel is hot enough to fry eggs
on
> after a short trip. I loosened the brake adjusters on the drum but it
still
> gets hot after a short drive. My truck has the stock rear end with either
> 3.90 or 4.11 ratio.
>
> I'm going to pull both rear wheels and drums tomorrow and I'm hoping the
> problem is the brakes. But if it is not, does anyone know how difficult
it
> might be to buy new rear axle bearings and where I might get a set?
> Appreciate any advice and thanks in advance.
>
> Carl Ham
> '56 Chevy TF Stepside
> Pontiac, IL
>
>
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