Wow, this is a lot of information! That's why I love this forum. I learn something new every time I get on here. I took another look at the drums when I went out and put the new brakes in yesterday evening. One isn't TOO bad, but one has some pretty deep grooves in it, so I'm going to put new drums on the rear. I usually order stuff that is specific to this truck from classic parts, but sometimes I worry about the quality of parts that they sell. For instance, those last brake shoes came from them. Checked NAPA's site, but the wheels they're showing on line don't match (look like) the drums I have on there, and I want what came on the truck, not somebody's idea of good enough. I'm going to see if I can track down a local machine shop that will let me know if there's enough left to turn the drums I have. (My micrometer is an 'edge' type, and won't measure around the lip on the drum). thanks for the tip on sanding the pads. Just laying the shoes inside the drums before I install them to check the fit is something I never thought of doing. That explains why the end was slightly worn. But it was only one end on both sides that wore. Also, the fact that the adjusters seem to never have been run out from their 'closed' position was a big error on my part. Thanks for the help on this, guys. I really appreciate it. Lee
