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Old 05-22-2006, 06:23 AM   #1
Zeke
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Rear brake upgrade cheap

Just upgraded the rear brakes on my truck and thought info would be usefull to others.

Backing plates 1981 GMC 2wd 11x2 3/4 w/wheel cyls: free
New shoes 1981 GMC 2wd (JB5 brake sys): 39.98 Advance
Hardware kit: 6.38 Advance
Rear drums 1981 GMC 4wd (six lug): 29.97 (60.00) Autozone #8846

Just did my brake a year ago and was never really happy with them, last month the axle seal started leaking which really caused problems and knew there had to be a better way other than spending hundreds of dollars for an upgrade kit with 5 lug axles. I am running 15" steel toyota rims, don't think stock rims will clear.
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Old 05-22-2006, 07:16 AM   #2
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Re: Rear brake upgrade cheap

Thanks for the info.
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Old 05-23-2006, 11:47 PM   #3
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Re: Rear brake upgrade cheap

Interesting, I wonder if something similar can be done to the fronts?
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