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Old 09-19-2010, 10:08 PM   #1
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Self adjusting Rear Brakes?

I have a 63' truck, in 64' they added self adjusting rear brakes. Is this something I can just add to my 63' rear end, or are more changes nessessary? thanks
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Old 09-19-2010, 10:15 PM   #2
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Re: Self adjusting Rear Brakes?

should be able to just switch them over , no problem
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Old 09-20-2010, 03:15 PM   #3
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Re: Self adjusting Rear Brakes?

I added them to my '63 - no problem.
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Old 09-20-2010, 03:30 PM   #4
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Re: Self adjusting Rear Brakes?

I added them to the rear brakes of my 1960 as well. Just look at a manual for correct assembly, or that information might be included in the kit. I seem to remember you also needed the brake shoes from the self adjusting application - like one shoe was longer or shorter, or had an extra hole or something. It's been about 10 years so I don't remember for sure.
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Old 09-20-2010, 03:56 PM   #5
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Re: Self adjusting Rear Brakes?

Don't worry about the hole for the self adjuster. Replacement shoes have had it for a very long time. If the shoes on your 63 have ever been replaced they will very likely have the hole.

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Old 09-20-2010, 09:43 PM   #6
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Re: Self adjusting Rear Brakes?

I've got them on the front and rear of my '61. I haven't added discs up front yet, but need to.
It does have a dual reservoir conversion though.

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Old 10-21-2015, 12:38 AM   #7
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Re: Self adjusting Rear Brakes?

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I've got them on the front and rear of my '61. I haven't added discs up front yet, but need to.
It does have a dual reservoir conversion though.

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I found this thread searching this topic.
I wasn't aware they were also available for the fronts.
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Old 10-21-2015, 08:01 AM   #8
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Re: Self adjusting Rear Brakes?

theres a thread in f.a.q section
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