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Old 01-13-2010, 12:32 PM   #1
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I must be dumb, but here's a question

Do I have to remove the rear axles to do brakes on the 74 C20? I was told by some dude that I did to service the back brakes. I need to put in new brake cylenders and adjusters. Thanks!

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Old 01-13-2010, 12:57 PM   #2
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Re: I must be dumb, but here's a question

Yes. Once you remove the 8 bolts on the flange,smack it with a hammer and the axle will pop out. Then you'll see the large retainers and nuts that have to come off to get to the brakes. Good Luck.
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Old 01-13-2010, 01:16 PM   #3
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Is it a ***** to get the axles back in?
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Old 01-13-2010, 01:45 PM   #4
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Is it a ***** to get the axles back in?
Not really just slide them in the wiggle a bit and the splines will slip into place.
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Not really just slide them in the wiggle a bit and the splines will slip into place.
Sounds great. Thanks all, anything I should be worried about of know before tearing it apart?
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Old 01-13-2010, 01:55 PM   #6
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Sounds great. Thanks all, anything I should be worried about of know before tearing it apart?
Put a pan or small bucket under the end of the axle it will most likely drip a bit of gear oil out. It's pretty straight forward just bulkier/heavier than most drum brakes.
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Old 01-13-2010, 04:14 PM   #7
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does anyone know what i can do to my 305 to get more power out of it?
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Old 01-13-2010, 04:22 PM   #8
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does anyone know what i can do to my 305 to get more power out of it?
Psst...Try here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=24
not on a thread about rear drum brakes.
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