72 C-10 Help

[saddletramp]

Afternoon Guys I put new rear brake shoes on my Truck today I'm to need new drums my issue is I can't even get my old drums on now every thing is where it should be the right shoes any idea's so I can get drums on ??

[palallin]

Can you adjust your brake shoes further in until the drum will just slip on?

[Steeveedee]

If you open the bleeder screw, you should be able to seat the shoes on the anchor pin. They appear not to be in contact. Also, you are missing the automatic adjuster.

[saddletramp]

Thanks for the response I left the adjuster off so I can get the drum on so I could roll the truck out of my garage

[Accelo]

No E-brake? The cross bar seems to be missing.
That aside if you can post a pict from the bottom so we can see the adjuster it would help. You can drive without a E-brake but you have to have the star wheel adjuster to have the automatic adjusting feature. You don't want to be without it.

Note; The shorter (primary) brake shoe in front, the longer trailing shoe goes in the rear.
I can't tell which is front so be sure to check it. The adjuster screws are marked L and R and can not be interchanged side to side.
Cheers.

[saddletramp]

I have to get the E brake cable yet the short shoe is facing the front and the longer one is in the back I'm redoing all the brake lines so no line is hooked up yet would a smaller adjuster work ?

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by Accelo

No E-brake? The cross bar seems to be missing.
That aside if you can post a pict from the bottom so we can see the adjuster it would help. You can drive without a E-brake but you have to have the star wheel adjuster to have the automatic adjusting feature. You don't want to be without it.

Note; The shorter (primary) brake shoe in front, the longer trailing shoe goes in the rear.
I can't tell which is front so be sure to check it. The adjuster screws are marked L and R and can not be interchanged side to side.
Cheers.

He has the shoes on correctly, as the adjuster mechanism is on the secondary (larger) shoe. I always taught the new guys Big shoe on the Back.

Originally Posted by saddletramp

I have to get the E brake cable yet the short shoe is facing the front and the longer one is in the back I'm redoing all the brake lines so no line is hooked up yet would a smaller adjuster work ?

Do not substitute a different adjuster. There is no telling how it will operate the star wheel. Also, use some cleaner to get the finger prints off the inside of the drum. Brake squeal can be unnerving.

[Sheepdip]

Not trying to beat you up, but to have a "complete" new brake job, you need to have your drums turned/trued.

[saddletramp]

Thanks for the response I'm going to get new drums if I had the money I would get dic brakes I'm working with a small budget

[RustyPile]

Have those drums measured. If within spec, have them machined.. Install all the proper hardware. Retract the adjusters all the way and the drums should then properly fit.

[Steeveedee]

Right! Even the original drums should fit. Find that problem before you have the drums turned. Something isn't right.

[saddletramp]

When I mic these drums what number should I have to keep them and get them turned Thanks for the help

[bwl101]

I just did this today. I ordered new AC Delco Drums from Rock Auto for $41.79 a piece. $146.33 shipped for 2 new drums, shoes for both rears and hardware kit.

[dmjlambert]

What is your plan to get at the adjuster wheel? I was thinking of cutting a hole in the back plate for mine.

[saddletramp]

Morning Guys I just realized my back drum brakes on my 72 1/2 ton are missing the E,brake bar were they for 3/4 ton truck,s only ??

[SRU1436]

Originally Posted by saddletramp

When I mic these drums what number should I have to keep them and get them turned Thanks for the help

The max diameter is listed on the outside of the drum, it shows in the pictures of this thread. I’m not an expert by any means, if that is not correct then someone please correct me.

[Accelo]

No E-brake? The cross bar seems to be missing. Post #5.
Yes, that part is only for the rears and is on 1/2T and 3/4T trucks.

[saddletramp]

So when you apply your emergency brake in the cab the bracket in the drum pushing the front shoe against the drum the PO must not installed them on my Truck I just looked at the LMC catalog it only showed 3/4 ton for that E brake bracket ?

[saddletramp]

Where can I get that bracket???

[pjmoreland]

I have a set for sale.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=836092

[saddletramp]

Afternoon Guys My 72-C 10 Doesn't have that parking brake lever I have the c shaped braket that you hook the parking break cable to in the drum will it still work ? cause it lookes like most of the C-20 came with them Thanks

[Steeveedee]

The park brake will not work without those struts.

[saddletramp]

Thank you sir for the response I'll will get them ordered 👍