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Need to find the pivot pins and hold down springs for a rear drum brake system. Searched everywhere. Any advice? Both are grooved pins, one is 3/4" dia. and the other is 3/8"

I gave up trying to find break parts for my 3600 - swapping out for 1/2 ton axles - sorry to the purists :-( but I'd really like to drive it safely

I have often wondered if a machine shop could make those pins copying an original. The springs seem to be fairly simple and something that would be available in an industrial supply. Also placing an ad in the parts wanted may bring results. Some suppliers that part out these trucks may have some. Mother Trucker comes to mind as a possible source. Jim Carter may even have some.

On Ebay, I see there is the front backing plate with the shoes and hardware for the Huck brake style 3600. I know you don't need all of that but you might want to give them a call to see if they can sell you what you need. I have dealt with RPM Motor Sports and I had a good experience.

Let me know how that checks out - I have to do the same thing

Actually Fancyt - what I have learned in the last few weeks is that you might actually be able to get the rear drum for your 52 at Napa - its the pre 1950's that are not available - check out Napa and see if they have yours I think they might - good luck :-)

Jody

Just to update: found the pins (correct diameter) from McMaster. Had a machine shop cut to the appropriate length and cut the groove. Works fine. I ground some of the round head down although don't think it was necessary. Also, the rear drums could not be located anywhere. I wound up replacing the rotors from Jims classic trucks and had the shoes relined by a local shop. I think they put too much pad on them as I could get the parking braked to fit so just decided to not use. Rather have more pad than parking brakes.

If you've still got a single circuit brake system, you might want to reconsider not havng a parking brake!