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ChevLoRay · 11-05-2012, 11:32 AM

Interesting idea. Don't know how well it would work on these trucks. GM had an option for the brakes to go with a wider shoe/drum...i.e., 2 1/2 inches vs. 2-inches. I've seen "upgrade" packages for this from Early Classic Enterprises.

Without looking, my damaged brain can't recall the longer vs. shorter shoe position, but it seems the longer one is the rear shoe because as the vehicle is rolling forward, applying the brakes will actually have the rear shoe contacting the drum, first. But, last time I opened box of replacement shoes....one was short and one was long, per side. So, you'll be looking to find someone who relines shoes to make you what you want.

There was a company called "Praise Brake Dyno" that made brake shoes for drum brakes, using a proprietary lining that I think also contained some Kevlar. You might want to look into those..

11-05-2012, 11:32 AM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Same length drumb shoe linings? Interesting idea. Don't know how well it would work on these trucks. GM had an option for the brakes to go with a wider shoe/drum...i.e., 2 1/2 inches vs. 2-inches. I've seen "upgrade" packages for this from Early Classic Enterprises. Without looking, my damaged brain can't recall the longer vs. shorter shoe position, but it seems the longer one is the rear shoe because as the vehicle is rolling forward, applying the brakes will actually have the rear shoe contacting the drum, first. But, last time I opened box of replacement shoes....one was short and one was long, per side. So, you'll be looking to find someone who relines shoes to make you what you want. There was a company called "Praise Brake Dyno" that made brake shoes for drum brakes, using a proprietary lining that I think also contained some Kevlar. You might want to look into those.. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.