C2500 Rear Brake Shoes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RichardJ · 03-27-2019, 10:18 PM

I am having a problem finding 2 1/2" x 12" rear shoes for my '67 C2500.

I went to NAPA yesterday and picked up their shoes. I set about replacing them today and this is what I found.
The linings , leading and trailing, measure 10" top to bottom. The lining location is staggered for the leading shoe, but the linings are way shorter than the old linings.

The lining on old shoes measure 11 1/4" for the leading shoe and 12 3/4" for the trailing shoe.
The new shoes have a full 4" shorter lining contact area than the old shoes.

NAPA says they now have only one part no. for the 12" shoes. FT-419r.

I looked at the web pages for all the local auto parts. Strangely, all their part numbers are a variation of NAPA's 419 number. I called all of them and they don't have the shoes in stock so I can't check the lining without ordering first.

One local independent says he can order Raybestos. Raybestos web page has a image, showing full length lining, but it could be a generic photo.

Has anyone bought 3/4 ton rear linings lately and what did you get?

rpmerf · 03-28-2019, 10:23 AM

These might be what you are looking for. Images look good at least. Could probably call them. I might even have a set of these at home I bought accidentally.

https://www.classicparts.com/1965-72...ctinfo/71-064/

**Steeveedee** · 03-28-2019, 10:35 AM

I bought rear brake shoes from NAPA for my '70 truck, and all shoes had full lining. No guessing about the short lined shoe being the primary one. What came off was the same. No idea what the part number was, it was a few years ago. I see the number you're getting now, though. You may have to go to a store that specializes in friction materials to get the full linings.

Bigdav160 · 03-28-2019, 02:13 PM

Strange that the primary and secondary shoe are
the same length. That's not correct with duo-servo brakes.

**Steeveedee** · 03-28-2019, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Strange that the primary and secondary shoe are
the same length. That's not correct with duo-servo brakes.

Yup. I was kind of puzzled, having been a certified and state licensed brake mechanic. The primary shoe doesn't need all that lining. Somewhere, someone got 4 primary shoes in their box...

**uncle** · 03-28-2019, 02:29 PM

I bought a set for a Dana 60 at O’Reilly’s recently and they were the short shoes on both sides. I just put one lining toward the top and one toward the bottom if that makes sense. Just like your pic shows.

**leddzepp** · 03-28-2019, 05:53 PM

Mine were the same, part number 419 at autozone and were also about 4” shorter on the linings.

03-27-2019, 10:18 PM	#1
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,470	C2500 Rear Brake Shoes I am having a problem finding 2 1/2" x 12" rear shoes for my '67 C2500. I went to NAPA yesterday and picked up their shoes. I set about replacing them today and this is what I found. The linings , leading and trailing, measure 10" top to bottom. The lining location is staggered for the leading shoe, but the linings are way shorter than the old linings. The lining on old shoes measure 11 1/4" for the leading shoe and 12 3/4" for the trailing shoe. The new shoes have a full 4" shorter lining contact area than the old shoes. NAPA says they now have only one part no. for the 12" shoes. FT-419r. I looked at the web pages for all the local auto parts. Strangely, all their part numbers are a variation of NAPA's 419 number. I called all of them and they don't have the shoes in stock so I can't check the lining without ordering first. One local independent says he can order Raybestos. Raybestos web page has a image, showing full length lining, but it could be a generic photo. Has anyone bought 3/4 ton rear linings lately and what did you get? Attached Images __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC Last edited by RichardJ; 03-28-2019 at 11:07 AM.

03-28-2019, 10:23 AM	#2
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: C2500 Rear Brake Shoes These might be what you are looking for. Images look good at least. Could probably call them. I might even have a set of these at home I bought accidentally. https://www.classicparts.com/1965-72...ctinfo/71-064/ __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

03-28-2019, 10:35 AM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: C2500 Rear Brake Shoes I bought rear brake shoes from NAPA for my '70 truck, and all shoes had full lining. No guessing about the short lined shoe being the primary one. What came off was the same. No idea what the part number was, it was a few years ago. I see the number you're getting now, though. You may have to go to a store that specializes in friction materials to get the full linings. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-28-2019, 02:13 PM	#4
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: C2500 Rear Brake Shoes Strange that the primary and secondary shoe are the same length. That's not correct with duo-servo brakes. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

03-28-2019, 02:29 PM	#6
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: C2500 Rear Brake Shoes I bought a set for a Dana 60 at O’Reilly’s recently and they were the short shoes on both sides. I just put one lining toward the top and one toward the bottom if that makes sense. Just like your pic shows.

03-28-2019, 05:53 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: C2500 Rear Brake Shoes Mine were the same, part number 419 at autozone and were also about 4” shorter on the linings. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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