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#12145 05/04/2003 8:30 PM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 224 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2003 Posts: 224 | hey yall i just added myself to this awesome forum and looking forward to learning all i possibly can for my 50 1/2 ton 3 window.
im rebuilding my brake system but was wondering, how will i know if i need new brake shoes? is there an indicater located somewhere that i dont know about or a certain thickness that the shoes need to have on them? i want to do it all right the first time but not waste money on things not needed. any adice would be greatly appreciated
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#12146 05/05/2003 1:59 AM | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 | Welcome, Murdoc. If you are going to rebuild the brakes and want it all to last then you need to rebuild it all, completely. I am just rebuilding the brakes on my wifes 63 Dodge Dart and putting on new shoes, springs, wheel cylinders and master cylinder. didn't plan on replacing the brake lines as I didn't plan on restoring the old Dart, just keep it running, but now I find out I will need to replace the brake line also. Wish I had just bought all the parts at once. Now I will have to wait till tomorrow or later to get the parts. Heck!!! With these old rigs- if yer gonna do something- DO IT ONCE and DO IT "RIGHT"!!!-LOL
so, what I'm saying is replace everything you can, the brakes are the most important part. You do need to have that truck STOP!!!-LOL
Oly in Oregon Rest in Peace1945 GMC COE Victory Truck 1953 Willys CJ3B 1955 Chevy 1st series 3/4-ton 1958 WIFE Last series Never say "Whoa" in a mud hole
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#12147 05/05/2003 4:08 AM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,377 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,377 | Another thing you might consider since you are going through the brakes is if your truck still has the huck style brakes is to convert to the 51-up bendix self energizing system. These are better brakes and are avaliable at all parts stores. It will be a bolt in and just get the complete backing plate/drum assemblies from a junkyard. I have a complete system from a 51 that I plan on intalling on my 37 if I dont go to modern drivetrain and autozone had the shoes and drums in stock,it is something to consider. Jeff | | |
#12148 05/06/2003 3:59 AM | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 20 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 20 | Also if you are rebuilding the brakes don't forget to have the drums turned. Mine looked good but I had them done anyway, it costs $15 and they were very out of round. It was actually funny to watch, and scary at the same time.
Welcome, the help these guys have given me over the past years is unbelievable.
David
54 1ton
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#12149 05/06/2003 4:53 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 224 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2003 Posts: 224 | oly, jeff and crabby thanks so much for the info, ill consider on going all the way and replaceing every thing all at the same time. actually my wallet will be doing most of the considering. anyways ill do what i can with what i have, parts are pretty scarce here in idaho. you guys rock. til later. ciao murdoc | | |
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