[blackedoutharley]

In the past I have found that it is just better in the end to replace everything... shoes, wheel cylinders & hardware its (if financially able).

It eliminates the potential issues with using old stuff and adds a bit of security knowing that everything is new.

Don't forget to make sure the contact points on the backing plates are smooth (where the shoes ride). Most of these old trucks will have grooves from years of use and the shoes hang up causing erratic braking.