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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 35 | So I picked up a 1966 GMC 960 (6500?) And intend to use it as my shops service truck.327 in it runs like a top, I'm just waiting for various oil and filters to road test it. I noticed the ebrake doesn't work, so I got under it and found out it's a band style and the lining is worn down. I live in the middle of nowhere so I can't really send it out to be re banded, so I have to do it myself. Does anyone know a part number or shop that has a kit for this and would ship it? | | | | | Joined: May 2017 Posts: 330 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2017 Posts: 330 | A search for "brake band lining kit" turned up several suppliers of generic lining and rivets. I am sure that Brake and Equipment Warehouse here in Minnesota could fix yours, they seem to fix anything, but its a bit far from the frontier. Its possible they might ship the stuff to you. https://brakeandequipment.com/
Mac :{)
1962 K10 short step side, much modified for rally
1969 T50 fire truck, almost nos, needs a few things
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 | What transmission do you have? That might help in determining what lining you need... Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 940 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 940 | If you actually have a 6500, I would sure love to see a picture of it.
Bill
'60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan
GMC 9500 Fan
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 35 | Thanks for the replies guys, I have a Muncie 4 speed, I have done some googling and found the generic kits however want to see if there was proper part before I make my own, as for pictures I will start a build thread, and post them on there today
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | That trans was either a 420 or 465. 465's were used in the 'states starting in '68 or so, both are good, parts are different, post a px and can tell which?
Ed
'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.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 35 | I don't have a picture available until tomorrow, but from what I saw on the internet I have a 420 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 | Measure your drum diameter and width, I believe the SM-420's from the 50's had 8 x 2-1/2" Drums...is that what you have? Have you searched for companies like this one in Canada? They can re-line it for you... http://www.midwestbrake.com/riveted_bolted_brake_bands.phpMike B | | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 35 | so i ordered a hydraulic brake lock for it, just to get it functional while i send my pieces off, or make a 5 hour drive to drop them off in the nearest city that does this kind of stuff. i park it in gear, just dont want it to roll away when im using the hydraulics | | |
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