HELP 65 chevy c10 rear brakes

[anglia]

got a 1965 c10 with a dana 44 and leaf srings and I cant find any rear brake kits or parts any help /

[Vinceg]

Do you have the old shoes or drums? If you do you should be able to call Lordco and get a hand. I have had to do this in the past. As long as you have some measurements they can get you what you need.

[Captainfab]

It sounds like you may actually have a GMC if you have a Dana 44 and leaf springs in the rear? Or is that option a Canadian thing on the Chevy's? If so, there is a thread here all about one members quest to find new brake drums that may shed some light on your need for brake parts.

Here is that thread.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=Dana+44+drums

[Vinceg]

Not sure if it was a Canadian thing but up here gmc with coil springs was an option and leafs on the Chevy was also an option. I didn't know that for years and thought it was just another way to tell them apart. The first leaf sprung Chevy I came across I thought something screwy was going on. You never know when it comes to some of these old trucks and the PO. Lol! I've had to work through this with a couple old truck I had. If you get the right parts guy behind the counter you can get what you need. Some of these guys don't have a clue I've gone into parts stores with part numbers and some guys can't find it. Another visit with the right guy and your walking out with the part. Go figure!

[anglia]

I do have the brake drums there 10 7/8 inside 3 in back space in the drum . would a 12 bolt backing plates and shoes and cables fit? thanks for the replys .i measured the axle mounting bolts 3.48 across 2.42 vertical

[anglia]

or whats a good rear that fits this tuck ? can be 5 on 5 or 5 4 3/4 . can always change front rotors to match . newer rears are easer to find in junk yards around here . its got a 305 turbo 350 and the guy just wants to cruzzzz arond

[Vinceg]

Captain would probably have a better idea on some of that stuff. I've never swapped backing plates on any of mine. I swapped my 6 bolt rearend to one out of a 72. It gave me the 5 bolt rear axles. I also used the front cross member from the same truck. That gave me disc up front and a sway bar. It worked very well. With the exception of rounding out a couple holes and drilling a couple more for the motor mount arms, it is pretty much a bolt on kind of thing. Couldn't believe how easy it really was. As far as brakes go. I didn't have any trouble finding all the replacement parts. Aka. Wheel cylinders, adjusters, spring packages, shoes for rear, e brake cable and drums. All new. Getting the right parts guy is huge! I live in Alberta now and I still call my parts guy over in BC. I know when we ordered the drums and shoes we went off measurements from the old stuff. Good luck.

[Captainfab]

As far as I know the 12 bolt backing plates are not interchangeable with the Dana 44.

As far as a different differential, a '73-'82 12 bolt or a '79-'87 8.5" 10 bolt will work. However those are all 1.5" wider and the spring perches will need to be moved slightly.

[anglia]

thanks a million