I completed the rebuild of my 1 ton's rear brakes. I diassembled, cleaned the pieces and reassembled. The shoes were new , but the PO did not clean anything! The cylinders were grimy, rusty and gooey, so I cleaned them. Installed new rubbers, and lubed them up with some Dot 4. I am extremely lucky as the original drums are in fantastic shape. No egging, no monster grooving, no crack/glazing. Nice. It does have very minor grooving but I'm not convinced it warrants turning them. They'll last for my intended driving. Rear brakes done!! Next, remove rear springs, remove overloads, check bushings, lube reinstall. Progress is so much fun!

Last edited by Fox; 12/28/2016 5:18 AM.
1970 Chevrolet C10
Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny
Follow the build in the Project Journal
1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually
"Ole Red Girl"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pictures here
1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's
Parts trucks-
1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300