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jakeslim · 11-26-2005, 10:03 PM

of how much I hate doing drum brake jobs

I went through put new drums and shoes on all four wheels, and greased up the front bearings.
Such a fun and dirty job. The fun part is doing these on an average every 3 years or so trying to remember when all the springs and levers fall out where they go. Luckily there is another wheel for reference. Once I remembered, it was smooth sailing.

bouncytruck · 11-26-2005, 11:30 PM

Time to swap out a disk front axle...

69TowRig · 11-27-2005, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Time to swap out a disk front axle...

...and definitely swap the WHOLE THING, don't do the conversion route like I did. $$$

jakeslim · 11-27-2005, 04:39 AM

I actually plan on leaving as is in original form. Its not my daily or otherwise I would convert. I was testing them out this evening and they sure do LOCK up easily

I think they are supposed to self adjust ?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-27-2005, 08:54 AM

Nuthing like 4 wheel lock-up, leaves pretty black marks

fastwillie 696969 · 11-27-2005, 11:58 AM

there nuthing wrong using drum brakes they work just as well as disc if there adjusted right

bouncytruck · 11-27-2005, 12:52 PM

I think you are suppost to drive backwards and step on the brakes to get them to self adjust.

fastwillie 696969 · 11-27-2005, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I think you are suppost to drive backwards and step on the brakes to get them to self adjust.

its better to adjust them by hand not all e brakes work the same

hotrodhomi · 11-27-2005, 01:00 PM

you need to get them close by hand before they will self adjust.

jakeslim · 11-27-2005, 02:01 PM

Looks like I got some reverse driving to do

. I believe I got them close with the at install....new rotors and shoes may be the culprit though! I will see what happens. I would hate to lock up and get rear ended!

hotrodhomi · 11-27-2005, 02:18 PM

If they are to touchy you need to back them off my hand. THe self adjust only works to tighten them up.

11-26-2005, 10:03 PM	#1
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Nothing like FOUR drum brakes to freshen your memory..... of how much I hate doing drum brake jobs I went through put new drums and shoes on all four wheels, and greased up the front bearings. Such a fun and dirty job. The fun part is doing these on an average every 3 years or so trying to remember when all the springs and levers fall out where they go. Luckily there is another wheel for reference. Once I remembered, it was smooth sailing. __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

11-26-2005, 11:30 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Nothing like FOUR drum brakes to freshen your memory..... Time to swap out a disk front axle... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-27-2005, 04:39 AM	#4
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: Nothing like FOUR drum brakes to freshen your memory..... I actually plan on leaving as is in original form. Its not my daily or otherwise I would convert. I was testing them out this evening and they sure do LOCK up easily I think they are supposed to self adjust ? __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

11-27-2005, 08:54 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Nothing like FOUR drum brakes to freshen your memory..... Nuthing like 4 wheel lock-up, leaves pretty black marks __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-27-2005, 11:58 AM	#6
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Nothing like FOUR drum brakes to freshen your memory..... there nuthing wrong using drum brakes they work just as well as disc if there adjusted right __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

11-27-2005, 12:52 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Nothing like FOUR drum brakes to freshen your memory..... I think you are suppost to drive backwards and step on the brakes to get them to self adjust. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-27-2005, 01:00 PM	#9
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Nothing like FOUR drum brakes to freshen your memory..... you need to get them close by hand before they will self adjust. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-27-2005, 02:01 PM	#10
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: Nothing like FOUR drum brakes to freshen your memory..... Looks like I got some reverse driving to do . I believe I got them close with the at install....new rotors and shoes may be the culprit though! I will see what happens. I would hate to lock up and get rear ended! __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

11-27-2005, 02:18 PM	#11
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Nothing like FOUR drum brakes to freshen your memory..... If they are to touchy you need to back them off my hand. THe self adjust only works to tighten them up. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht



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