You may want to check if you have Huck brakes (retrofitted by a PO) or the pre-Huck brakes (pre-52 I think). Pre-Huck brake parts are hard to find, just like the 1-ton drums. I had my shoes relined. Quality relining is usually cheaper than new shoes and still provides the same stopping power, assuming the rest of the brake system is operating correctly.


Dave Baird
1951 Chevy 3803

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