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| | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 66 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 66 |
On our '60 Apache 1ton panel,the brake pedal goes to the floor.I'm thinking about replacing the master cylinder,shoes,
& wheel cylinders.Suggestions?
I'd also like to know who has American made parts to do this,& your recommendations for suppliers.
I'm trying to get this ready for the
show in Fortuna,CA on the 23rd.
- Doug
| | | | | 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 | For your panel you should be able to pick up the parts you need at just about any local parts house. Don't give up if one does not have them try some others. Since your replacing everything else I would recommend also replacing the lines themselves.
Good luck and keep us posted. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 104 Jack of all trades and a Master of None! | | Jack of all trades and a Master of None! Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 104 | Napa Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts seem to carry brake parts for these trucks, well here in Minnesota anyways...
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I ordered the parts through Napa.
The master cylinder & brake shoes were made in the USA,
the wheel cylinders in Italy,& the brake lines in China.
The brake lines are going back.Does anyone know about the
quality of Italian wheel cylinders?
- Doug
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 | Inline Tube is a great source for soft lines. If they do not have them, they will custom-fabricate them, to exact OEM standards. You can send them an original and they will duplicate it. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 66 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 66 |
I had some hoses made up for me,through a local parts
place.It cost a lot,but they got here in time to do the brake
job before the local show.
I called one parts supplier in KC,left 2 messages,but no
reply.I guess that they didn't want my business.
- Doug
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