Rear Brakes....Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1971Stepside** · 11-18-2002, 01:17 PM

OK, I'm trying to get my new rear brakes back together and I have a couple questions.

1. Where do all these f-in parts go!!!!????

2. Do I have to put the emergency brake brackets stuff back on if I am not going to have an emergency brake at all? I'm thinkin not, but want to make sure there is not some secret to these things.

3. Any pics of assembled brakes would be helpful. My big 67-72 truck assembly manual has zero on brakes and I don't have the shop manual (Santa hopefully).

Thanks.

P.S. I could swear there was a similiar topic a few weeks ago, but I couldn't find it.

jmil1974 · 11-18-2002, 01:30 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=brake+pic

Here's the thread. I got a Haynes manual for 67-87 trucks, had everything I have needed to know so far. The brake parts wil really only go one way and fit properly except that the shorter shoe goes in front. If this thread is still in tomorrow, I'll scan you in a few pages and email 'em to ya if you don't get it figured out.

TERRYP · 11-18-2002, 02:07 PM

here is LF brake

TERRYP · 11-18-2002, 02:12 PM

LR brakes

**1971Stepside** · 11-18-2002, 03:02 PM

thanks for the pics and links. What about the e-brake stuff.....can I leave it out?

I was able to score all Raybestos parts for a steal. I got the front calipers, pads, rear drums, new shoes, adjuster kit, spring kit, and wheel cylinders for around $150!!! I think they want about $90 per loaded caliper from a couple of the vendors I checked.

72MARIO · 11-18-2002, 03:05 PM

Here you go I got this pic from someone on this board SEARCH under post by 72MARIO and you should find some more pics. Iam having a hard time getting the self adjusters to work right. Have fun getting it back together it took me 3.5 hours . Dont worry if you scratch the powder coating no one will ever see it

**1971Stepside** · 11-18-2002, 06:52 PM

jmil, that would be great....I think I'm gonna need them.

jmil1974 · 11-19-2002, 12:24 AM

No problem, will do!

jmil1974 · 11-19-2002, 11:53 AM

Agh! Had me head up me arse this morning and forgot the damn manual.

I'll have to get it to you tomorrow. Hope it's not too much of a problem.

**1971Stepside** · 11-19-2002, 12:25 PM

No problem. I am shooting enamel to all the little pieces anyway. I know you will never see them, but hey it has to be right! LOL

dubie · 11-19-2002, 12:53 PM

A wise mechanic once told me "when doing drum brakes, always do 1 side at a time, so when you get stumped you can always compare to the other side" That was my father in law that told me that after i tore my rear brakes apart on my 82 GMC
Glad to see all you guys helping out with pics

**1971Stepside** · 11-19-2002, 12:56 PM

Yeah, great advice. My problem is that I tore the whole thing apart months ago so the rearend and axles could be powder coated. This is what I am starting with.

dubie · 11-19-2002, 01:08 PM

WOW!!!!! that looks so sweeeeeet. Some day maybe I'll give the 72 that kind of treatment, but it will probably turn to dust before then.

Mudder · 11-19-2002, 01:13 PM

I could probably help ya out with the brakes if you dont get them and I have some handy tools for doing them too. Used to do them on my 4x4 all the time before I went to disks. Let me know.

**1971Stepside** · 11-19-2002, 04:32 PM

Thanks Mudder. I will let you know. It will be the weekend before I get to deep into this. I should be able to handle it after a couple cold ones. I have a spring wrench dealy. If I get stuck I will give you a shout.

jmil1974 · 11-19-2002, 11:46 PM

Put the manual in the car, I'll scan it tomorrow AM. Email me and I'll shoot 'em to ya tomorrow.

11-18-2002, 01:17 PM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Rear Brakes....Help OK, I'm trying to get my new rear brakes back together and I have a couple questions. 1. Where do all these f-in parts go!!!!???? 2. Do I have to put the emergency brake brackets stuff back on if I am not going to have an emergency brake at all? I'm thinkin not, but want to make sure there is not some secret to these things. 3. Any pics of assembled brakes would be helpful. My big 67-72 truck assembly manual has zero on brakes and I don't have the shop manual (Santa hopefully). Thanks. P.S. I could swear there was a similiar topic a few weeks ago, but I couldn't find it. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-18-2002, 01:30 PM	#2
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=brake+pic Here's the thread. I got a Haynes manual for 67-87 trucks, had everything I have needed to know so far. The brake parts wil really only go one way and fit properly except that the shorter shoe goes in front. If this thread is still in tomorrow, I'll scan you in a few pages and email 'em to ya if you don't get it figured out. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

11-18-2002, 02:07 PM	#3
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	here is LF brake Attached Images __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

11-18-2002, 02:12 PM	#4
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	LR brakes Attached Images __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

11-18-2002, 03:02 PM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	thanks for the pics and links. What about the e-brake stuff.....can I leave it out? I was able to score all Raybestos parts for a steal. I got the front calipers, pads, rear drums, new shoes, adjuster kit, spring kit, and wheel cylinders for around $150!!! I think they want about $90 per loaded caliper from a couple of the vendors I checked. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-18-2002, 03:05 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Here you go I got this pic from someone on this board SEARCH under post by 72MARIO and you should find some more pics. Iam having a hard time getting the self adjusters to work right. Have fun getting it back together it took me 3.5 hours . Dont worry if you scratch the powder coating no one will ever see it Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-18-2002, 06:52 PM	#7
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	jmil, that would be great....I think I'm gonna need them. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-19-2002, 12:24 AM	#8
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	No problem, will do! __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

11-19-2002, 11:53 AM	#9
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Agh! Had me head up me arse this morning and forgot the damn manual. I'll have to get it to you tomorrow. Hope it's not too much of a problem. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

11-19-2002, 12:25 PM	#10
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	No problem. I am shooting enamel to all the little pieces anyway. I know you will never see them, but hey it has to be right! LOL __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-19-2002, 12:53 PM	#11
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	A wise mechanic once told me "when doing drum brakes, always do 1 side at a time, so when you get stumped you can always compare to the other side" That was my father in law that told me that after i tore my rear brakes apart on my 82 GMC Glad to see all you guys helping out with pics __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

11-19-2002, 12:56 PM	#12
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Yeah, great advice. My problem is that I tore the whole thing apart months ago so the rearend and axles could be powder coated. This is what I am starting with. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-19-2002, 01:08 PM	#13
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	WOW!!!!! that looks so sweeeeeet. Some day maybe I'll give the 72 that kind of treatment, but it will probably turn to dust before then. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

11-19-2002, 01:13 PM	#14
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Shannon I could probably help ya out with the brakes if you dont get them and I have some handy tools for doing them too. Used to do them on my 4x4 all the time before I went to disks. Let me know.

11-19-2002, 04:32 PM	#15
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Thanks Mudder. I will let you know. It will be the weekend before I get to deep into this. I should be able to handle it after a couple cold ones. I have a spring wrench dealy. If I get stuck I will give you a shout. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."



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11-19-2002, 11:46 PM	#16
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Put the manual in the car, I'll scan it tomorrow AM. Email me and I'll shoot 'em to ya tomorrow. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

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