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#849310 05/07/2012 1:06 AM
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can someone tell me or show me what the brake shoes look like...just bought a set from golden state parts and they are about 3 inches shorter...but the catalog said the shorter ones are for 47-52...it is for a 48 gmc 1/2 ton

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If they dont match the parts on the truck I wouldn't use them.

Given what is on the truck now is correct.


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Im not sure what you mean by "shorter". The 50 on back 1/2 tons used Huck brakes. 51 up used Bendix type. They are 2 completely different animals. I dont see how they could can have 47-52 in one size. I dont have photos handy but if you posted a photo of what you have one of the Stovebolters will know rightb off what it is.


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Wrenchbender Ret. #849476 05/07/2012 3:28 PM
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i am getting a response from another guy..will let you kow later

696969 #849478 05/07/2012 3:37 PM
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I would play it safe and have them relined. I see you are in New York state? You should have many choices that would do that, near by.


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...Huck...

...Bendix...

If I have the above wrong please correct

Both were found on my 50.. No telling what changes have been made over the years.

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You have it right. The 50 came with the bendix type.


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i was looking through the golden state parts catalog, and th brake shoes have on my 48 gmc 1/2 ton are the ones that are on a 51-55 year...some one said maybe they have been changed down the road.


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