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Zeke · 02-03-2007, 11:18 AM

You can also use backing plates from a newer truck. I used backing plates and new internals for an 81 GMC. Bought 4x4 drums from same year to keep 6 lug on my 69. They are bigger/better and now cheaper to do brake jobs.

**kwmech** · 02-03-2007, 12:21 PM

I weld up the rub spots ALL THE TIME. Hit 'em with the wire feed and then my air sander--takes maybe 15 minutes per backing plate

KFreddy · 02-04-2007, 01:33 AM

Thank you all for the suggestions,

I think that the weld and grind technique is the answer.

Thanks again,

Fred

02-03-2007, 11:18 AM	#1
Zeke Active Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: L.A. Lower Alabama Posts: 453	Re: Finding brake parts... You can also use backing plates from a newer truck. I used backing plates and new internals for an 81 GMC. Bought 4x4 drums from same year to keep 6 lug on my 69. They are bigger/better and now cheaper to do brake jobs. __________________ 1969 C10 350 3spd 1995 GMC 3500 XC 350 dually When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent. George Carlin

02-03-2007, 12:21 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,724	Re: Finding brake parts... I weld up the rub spots ALL THE TIME. Hit 'em with the wire feed and then my air sander--takes maybe 15 minutes per backing plate

02-04-2007, 01:33 AM	#3
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	Re: Finding brake parts... Thank you all for the suggestions, I think that the weld and grind technique is the answer. Thanks again, Fred



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