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PanelDeland · 08-02-2011, 05:16 PM

I would say,just replace the wheel bearings and seals.Since you blasted,there's probably sand (or media) in the bearings.If there is,no need to pull them twice.The drums will probably have to be turned.New shoes and wheel cyl.
You should probably price all the parts and see if it's not a better value to go ahead and do the disc swap.

08-02-2011, 05:16 PM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: '70 Drum Brakes; when is rebuilding necessary? what should be done to optimize pe I would say,just replace the wheel bearings and seals.Since you blasted,there's probably sand (or media) in the bearings.If there is,no need to pull them twice.The drums will probably have to be turned.New shoes and wheel cyl. You should probably price all the parts and see if it's not a better value to go ahead and do the disc swap. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"