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| | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 | I ordered rear brake shoes for my '53 3100 from Classic Parts and got 4 shoes, all with full length pads. Based on the manual and many posts searched there should be primary and secondary shoes like the front. Am I correct and Classic is wrong? Just looking for a confirmation.
Allan
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1951 GMC 1/2-ton
Two 1953 Chevy 3100 5-window
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | you are correct.... And I might add that you can get the rear shoes from several suppliers. I got mine for the rear of my 52 1/2 ton panel from Advance Auto. Part # FR55
Send them back for credit and save yourself some money. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 | Appreciate that Alvin. I'll send them back, unfortunately it's been over 30 days so it will be for an in-store credit. I'm sure I'll need some other parts that's not as easy to screw up the order on.
Allan
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1951 GMC 1/2-ton
Two 1953 Chevy 3100 5-window
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You could use those shoes but I don't really like their brake shoe's. Ive had the best luck with Carquest drum brakes.
My shop is close to Classic parts. If you ever want me to look at something before you order it let me know.
George
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 | Thanks George. I called them and pointed out the mistake and they are sending me a new set and will pay postage to send the old ones back. At least they are fixing it, but from now on I'll check local first.
Allan
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1951 GMC 1/2-ton
Two 1953 Chevy 3100 5-window
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | It is too bad someone made a mistake but it happens. I think they are doing about everything they can to fix the mistake. I know it is frustrating to be the one with wrong or bad parts, it probably has or will happen to all of us.
Chuck | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 | I just got the second set of brake shoes and they are the same ones...AGAIN! First time a mistake, second time incompetence. This is very frustrating and I will be calling first thing in the morning.
Allan
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1951 GMC 1/2-ton
Two 1953 Chevy 3100 5-window
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | you are correct.... And I might add that you can get the rear shoes from several suppliers. I got mine for the rear of my 52 1/2 ton panel from Advance Auto. Part # FR55
Send them back for credit and save yourself some money. I feel for you. Went to Hardee's this morning and ordered a Bacon/egg/cheese biscuit and the lady ask me "do you want cheese on that".....duh | | |
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