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Will the front and rear brakes off of a 1953-1959 Chevrolet 3/4 ton truck fit on a 1946 Chevrolet 3/4 ton? I have the front brake drums and backing plates off a 1957. But I am unsure if the rear drums and backing plates will work. I want to upgrade from Huck brakes to Bendix.

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Try it out, measure first, just as much work to go with discs, check them out first.


'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.

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