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Old Chevy Mech · 01-29-2008, 08:19 AM

I rebuilt the brakes on my eaton, new shoes-drums-wheel cylinders-auto adjusters-bearings-lug studs & E Brake cables. Drums were brand new and cost @ $230 IIRC. The only advice I would ever give is dont go to an autoparts store for the bearings unless you know them and they give you a good deal. Go to a bearing supplier you'll save about $100. The Ebrake cable replacement was a little tricky. I would up modifying the new cable a little and using the original mounting brackets so they bolted in the same way. It was worth it IMHO because its back to original...the first original lasted 37 years.........

Frank

Roper · 01-29-2008, 10:36 AM

I let my subscription to Petersons run out years ago. Pick up a copy every now and then but there isnt much in the magazine anyway. All new trucks for the most part. Plus it seems like any issue I happen to look at has a bunch of imports in it.
Seems like a lot of people seem to think , new design = better.

01-29-2008, 08:19 AM	#26
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Eaton rear.....obsolete Junk! I rebuilt the brakes on my eaton, new shoes-drums-wheel cylinders-auto adjusters-bearings-lug studs & E Brake cables. Drums were brand new and cost @ $230 IIRC. The only advice I would ever give is dont go to an autoparts store for the bearings unless you know them and they give you a good deal. Go to a bearing supplier you'll save about $100. The Ebrake cable replacement was a little tricky. I would up modifying the new cable a little and using the original mounting brackets so they bolted in the same way. It was worth it IMHO because its back to original...the first original lasted 37 years......... Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

01-29-2008, 10:36 AM	#27
Roper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 248	Re: Eaton rear.....obsolete Junk! I let my subscription to Petersons run out years ago. Pick up a copy every now and then but there isnt much in the magazine anyway. All new trucks for the most part. Plus it seems like any issue I happen to look at has a bunch of imports in it. Seems like a lot of people seem to think , new design = better.



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