Brake Shoe Replacement Difficulty??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HotRod929 · 05-30-2003, 12:58 AM

How hard is it to replace front brake shoes on a 70 C20? Any advice on how to do it? I have never done this before so any help would be apreciated. Thanks

HotRod

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2003, 01:02 AM

It isn't too hard. Do one side at a time so you can look at the other side for referance.
Also, a mounting kit and adjuster kit would be $$ well spent.

HotRod929 · 05-30-2003, 01:16 AM

Can I get those both at like AutoZone?

HotRod

Blue Beard · 05-30-2003, 08:10 AM

If you have a digital camera, take pics before you start and each step.

I always get called away during jobs and it helps me get things back right.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-30-2003, 09:06 AM

I just did all 4 of mine. I'd say 4 hrs tops start to finish (tires off to on). Definetly only take one apart at a time. And lay the items in an orderly manor on the ground and try to reinstall opposite of removing. To me it's always been easier to remove the two springs holding the shoes to the backing blate first then the adjuster and spring first than remove one shoe and put a new one on then remove the other shoe and put the new one on then install the adjuster etc.....

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2003, 11:19 AM

You should be able to get the kits I listed at a parts store...I'm almost positive NAPA can get them if the chain stores can't.

05-30-2003, 12:58 AM	#1
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Brake Shoe Replacement Difficulty??? How hard is it to replace front brake shoes on a 70 C20? Any advice on how to do it? I have never done this before so any help would be apreciated. Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

05-30-2003, 01:16 AM	#3
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Can I get those both at like AutoZone? HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

05-30-2003, 08:10 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	If you have a digital camera, take pics before you start and each step. I always get called away during jobs and it helps me get things back right. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-30-2003, 09:06 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I just did all 4 of mine. I'd say 4 hrs tops start to finish (tires off to on). Definetly only take one apart at a time. And lay the items in an orderly manor on the ground and try to reinstall opposite of removing. To me it's always been easier to remove the two springs holding the shoes to the backing blate first then the adjuster and spring first than remove one shoe and put a new one on then remove the other shoe and put the new one on then install the adjuster etc..... __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-30-2003, 01:02 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	It isn't too hard. Do one side at a time so you can look at the other side for referance. Also, a mounting kit and adjuster kit would be $$ well spent.

05-30-2003, 11:19 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You should be able to get the kits I listed at a parts store...I'm almost positive NAPA can get them if the chain stores can't.



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