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| | | | Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 | Hello, looking for a set of stock anchor and pin new rear brake shoes. I see them threw 52 , but that is it , will the earlier years work on a 53 ? Looked to be about the same size.
1953 with a 216
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | Simple answer is no. There was a change around 1953 from Huck brakes to Bendix brakes. Both types are readily available for 1/2 ton trucks. Classic Parts, Jim Carter and many others.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 226 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 226 | 1951 was the first year for Bendix.
Mike
1951 3100 5 window
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 | Thanks , want to keep truck all original, do you know of a place that reclines brake shoes, my local napa stop doing it. Thanks
1953 with a 216
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