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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | Folks,
On my 1950 3600 stock truck, I've inspected the front brakes, cleaned and lubricated the adjusters, repacked wheel bearings, etc...
All looks and functions well. The shoes have a strong .20 inch left and they are showing even wear. I was considering replacing the shoes, but think they look too good to change just yet.
What is the minimum thickness and what is the thickness of new shoes?
Thanks.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | Are the pads riveted on, or glued on? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | Looks like the fronts are glued on. I recently did the backs (and had the shoes relined...) I think they were glued on too.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 | I am having my shoes re-lined,For my '36 1 1/2 ton And they told me that they were going to be .250 thick, Hope that helps.
http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/baldybenny/library/ 1936 1.5 wrecker,1937 gmc coe,1939 Chevrolet coe,1942 4x4 coe, 1942 coe,1946 dump,1947 2 ton dump,another 1947 2 ton dump,1950 coe,1967 c30,1937 cat 22,1936 Chevrolet 5 window foremans coupe, 1914 ford speedster.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | I think that's what the relined shoes on the back were. I would think .20 thickness still has some life left. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 | They have plenty of life left!
http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/baldybenny/library/ 1936 1.5 wrecker,1937 gmc coe,1939 Chevrolet coe,1942 4x4 coe, 1942 coe,1946 dump,1947 2 ton dump,another 1947 2 ton dump,1950 coe,1967 c30,1937 cat 22,1936 Chevrolet 5 window foremans coupe, 1914 ford speedster.
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | The standard minimum thickness that GM has used for many years is .030". .20" is barely worn in. As long as they're not contaminated or glazed over, there's no reason to change them.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 | 2/32" minimum on glued, 2/32" over rivets on riveted. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | Thanks folks. That's what I thought too. | | |
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