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Old 10-11-2012, 03:31 PM   #1
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brake shoe adjusters

any source for front brake shoe adjusters on a dana44 closed knuckle? these go threw the backing plate----open axle the same?----thanks
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Old 10-15-2012, 12:14 PM   #2
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

If you are talking about the piece that actually spreads the shoes out during adjustment, you can get those from Napa Auto parts.
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Old 10-15-2012, 12:26 PM   #3
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

these are not the star adjusters, they are a concentric that go through the backing plate and when turned push the shoes out against the drum. there is one for each shoe and they have a locking nut on the outside of the backing plate. if this is what you are talking about, thanks for the info.
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Old 10-15-2012, 02:24 PM   #4
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

If I understand correctly, you are referring to the top shoe pivot pin?

Haven't seen those for sale new, but possible to salvage the same thing from a rear axle?
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Old 10-15-2012, 06:38 PM   #5
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

Here is my front drum backing plate, is this what you are referring to?
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

Chris----this is on a 4x4 dana44 ft axle--will post a pic so you can see what i am talking about. and thanks for trying to help-------
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:43 PM   #7
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

That photo is of a Dana 44 closed knuckle drum brake backing plate.

My self and others are happy to help, maybe I am just not getting it so I am looking forward to your photo.
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Old 10-16-2012, 12:55 PM   #8
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

here are some pics--lug nut is for reference. 47-54 had similar adjusters. jeep had these up till around 63? one for each shoe as i have said. 67/69 must be different? or is it 70 up?
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Old 10-16-2012, 02:59 PM   #9
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

Ahh, I see said the blind man...

I am not familiar with that vintage D44, maybe someone here will chime in later.

Have you tried contacting this company to see if they can help?

http://quad4x4.com/gm44F8boltclosedk...1960-1969.html
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Old 10-17-2012, 12:52 PM   #10
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

Chris------I can probably clean mine up when i take everything apart. not many of these old closed knuckle axles left i guess. everybody up grades to the open axles.

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Old 10-17-2012, 02:36 PM   #11
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

These old drum brake systems are tough to find parts for, especially if the needed part is not a braking system part (springs and shoes).

Backing plate parts are even tougher to find, and from my experience are salvage parts only. When you do find a salvage, it will usually be worn out or busted up.

You are right, most people upgrade to the disc brake open knuckle axle for obvious reasons. I myself have been gathering replacement axles with disc, and larger rear drums that everyone carries parts for.

Some day I will have to convert to a 14FF and a disc brake D44, I just struggle with wanting to keep my 1968 K20 original.
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Old 10-18-2012, 12:46 PM   #12
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

Nice 70 k10/68 burb you have by the way-------
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61k10, I have a closed knuckle front end at home. I will check to see if it's the same. If it is you can have the whole axle. Hope this helps K Greene
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Old 10-18-2012, 08:50 PM   #14
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arider278j, that is a generous offer and one heck of a first post! Welcome aboard.
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That's an awesome gesture arider278j!

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Old 10-19-2012, 12:36 PM   #16
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

arider----i take it you are an enduro rider or a hare & hound guy. I rode a enduro back in 1976 in Foresthill. just sold my 501 husaberg kinda hanging up the old kidney belt. still have a tt600 plated and a tt500 under construction. if you don't sell the axle i might be interested in it for a spare, and your just up the hill from me. I am out in pleasant valley. thanks for the offer.

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61k10, sorry for the delay. the front axle i have has the backing plate like the one that victorit posted a picture of. If you want it your welcome to it maybe there is other parts that you could use? Yes i am an enduro guy, raced d36 enduros for years. Still ride alot in between working on my 68 two wheel drive and my 67 4wd trucks. My number is 530 367 2267 Kevin Greene
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

Also i love your tt500 you have done alot of work to it. Wish they were build like that when i was younger
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Old 10-20-2012, 03:21 PM   #19
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

yes i had a new tt500 back in 76, this one has showa suzuki forks and pe swing arm. my 600 has drz400 forks and dr350 rear with disk. to bad you have to pay to sell on this site. you probably know oldedude (kurt)? he's lives near me. thanks for the offer on the axle. be safe out there Kevin.
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Old 11-01-2012, 09:27 PM   #20
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Question Re: brake shoe adjusters

Hey 61, I bought all of my front brake hardware and cylinders for my K10 from these guyshttp://www.kaiserwillys.com/category...ts-accessories

Does your truck have a V-8? I need a picture of the front motor mount... I've heard that the V-8's have the mount on the rear of the round crossmember and the I6's have the mount on the front... I'm Installing a 283 and my mount has well been modified/hacked up a bit
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Old 11-02-2012, 12:26 PM   #21
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Re: brake shoe adjusters

bhc----yes i have a v8. I was wondering how the 6 was mounted in the front, as it being longer. sounds right to me. i guess thats how you can tell if the truck came with a 6 or 8. my front cross-member is riveted to the frame and one rivet goes through the steering box mount. here is a pic------

and thanks for the info on the brake hardware--just have to figure out what i have. looks like they have a few different ones---
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