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| | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | From the Shop Manuals: 1949 and earlier 1/2 ton (Huck style brakes): After tightening to a slight drag, back off 5 clicks. 1951 and later 1/2 ton (Bendix style brakes): After tightening shoes to a slight drag, back off 14 clicks/notches. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1948_51truck/51ctsm0513.htmBy 1954, the advice on 1/2 ton Bendix brakes was back off no more than 7 notches. | | |
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