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drumyn61 · 10-10-2015, 03:41 PM

While i was driving down laurel canyon I hit the brakes and SNAP!

I broke my anchor pin on my front passenger brake.

vince1 · 10-10-2015, 04:01 PM

Got any in a local junk yard?

**PGSigns** · 10-10-2015, 07:23 PM

Thats a new one. Never seen that piece break.
Jimmy

66Gilbert · 10-10-2015, 07:42 PM

I wonder if General Motors knows about this? Millions of our trucks could be recalled to have the brake anchors replaced.

**jayoldschool** · 10-10-2015, 08:11 PM

Wow, mine failed last week on the way home from work. I also don't have a parking brake! It made for an interesting drive home. Had to bail into a parking lot once, and ended up on my lawn when I came in my driveway.

At first I didn't know what was wrong, other than my master was empty. Couldn't see a leak anywhere. So, filled the master, and let it sit. A week later, I found this:

Did the shoes and hardware, can't remember if that's a new cylinder. Doesn't really matter now!

drumyn61 · 10-10-2015, 10:13 PM

Where the heck can I get one?

Car and Truck shop is sold out.

**slepysal** · 10-10-2015, 10:27 PM

I just swapped out my drums to disc on my 60 I still have the old drum assembly if you need it.

T and S · 10-10-2015, 10:49 PM

So does anyone have any clue as to why they break, or don't brake ? ( sorry had to). I thought that pin was not under any pressure.

drumyn61 · 10-11-2015, 12:29 AM

It's my work truck and monday is coming fast, any ideas where to buy one?

vince1 · 10-11-2015, 10:29 AM

Well, slepysal has offered and in the same state. Overnight delivery?

Come to think of it the pick n pull here has some remnants of an old GMC newly in the yard. I remember seeing the backing plate intact.

Another option would be to have a machinist make one from a piece of hex stock.

**argonaut** · 10-11-2015, 09:34 PM

Isn't this a part you could pull off any 10 bolt drum brakes in the junk yard?

drumyn61 · 10-11-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by argonaut

Isn't this a part you could pull off any 10 bolt drum brakes in the junk yard?

hmmmmm, is it?

drumyn61 · 10-11-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

I just swapped out my drums to disc on my 60 I still have the old drum assembly if you need it.

Slepysal, you are awesome, thank you.

I had a driver pick it up today and hopefully will get it delivered tonight.

Cape Codder · 10-11-2015, 11:04 PM

Surprised to see that break. All it does is hold return springs and keep pads from bottoming out wheel cylinders. I wouldn't think there is that much force involved.

AcampoDave · 10-11-2015, 11:52 PM

Drumyn61, the first time that happened to me I thought it was a fluke. (I used a rural mailbox to stop.) The second time it happened, I converted to disc! (Thank God I was only in a parking lot.) Years and years of return springs straining against that pin takes its toll I guess. Take it from me, don't wait for the next time! Go disc or at least convert to a dual master cyl.

drumyn61 · 10-11-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AcampoDave

Drumyn61, the first time that happened to me I thought it was a fluke. (I used a rural mailbox to stop.) The second time it happened, I converted to disc! (Thank God I was only in a parking lot.) Years and years of return springs straining against that pin takes its toll I guess. Take it from me, don't wait for the next time! Go disc or at least convert to a dual master cyl.

DEFINITELY dual master!! Thankfully my e-brake was tuned right.

**slepysal** · 10-12-2015, 12:08 AM

Glad to help . Hope it works out

AcampoDave · 10-12-2015, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by drumyn61

DEFINITELY dual master!! Thankfully my e-brake was tuned right.

You got that right bro! Mine can lock up the wheels.

drumyn61 · 10-12-2015, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Glad to help . Hope it works out

I just got the parts, THANK YOU!!!!!!

Anything you need, just ask.

vince1 · 10-12-2015, 11:58 AM

Don't the heels of the shoes ride on that part? If one of the pucks in the cylinder were seizing up one shoe might cause more stress in one direction rather than both balancing themselves out.

Either that or GM should have used better quality steel for that part.

Cape Codder · 10-12-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vince1

Don't the heels of the shoes ride on that part? If one of the pucks in the cylinder were seizing up one shoe might cause more stress in one direction rather than both balancing themselves out.

Either that or GM should have used better quality steel for that part.

You may be on to something, if the rear piston siezed the front would tend to make the whole shoe assembly want to turn and the forward motion of the vehicle would add a lot of force.

**slepysal** · 10-12-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by drumyn61

I just got the parts, THANK YOU!!!!!!

Anything you need, just ask.

Just her her going err I mean stopping! Hope it works out

drumyn61 · 07-28-2017, 11:36 AM

THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE TODAY!!!!!

WTF!

Does anyone have one for sale? It's my daily driver.

63burban · 07-28-2017, 06:36 PM

If they were replaced at one time they probably were not torqued the the correct specs. These are parts that need to be torqued.

Rich 5150 69 · 07-28-2017, 06:58 PM

Those are definitely replacements, originals would show their age, (rust/patina) best guess they are overseas crap....! Looks as if they have been off and on a few times..

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vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! Got any in a local junk yard?

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PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! Thats a new one. Never seen that piece break. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

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66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! I wonder if General Motors knows about this? Millions of our trucks could be recalled to have the brake anchors replaced.

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jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,159	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! Wow, mine failed last week on the way home from work. I also don't have a parking brake! It made for an interesting drive home. Had to bail into a parking lot once, and ended up on my lawn when I came in my driveway. At first I didn't know what was wrong, other than my master was empty. Couldn't see a leak anywhere. So, filled the master, and let it sit. A week later, I found this: Did the shoes and hardware, can't remember if that's a new cylinder. Doesn't really matter now!

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drumyn61 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: 90069 Posts: 249	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! Where the heck can I get one? Car and Truck shop is sold out.

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T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! So does anyone have any clue as to why they break, or don't brake ? ( sorry had to). I thought that pin was not under any pressure. __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

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drumyn61 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: 90069 Posts: 249	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! It's my work truck and monday is coming fast, any ideas where to buy one?

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vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! Well, slepysal has offered and in the same state. Overnight delivery? Come to think of it the pick n pull here has some remnants of an old GMC newly in the yard. I remember seeing the backing plate intact. Another option would be to have a machinist make one from a piece of hex stock.

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Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! Surprised to see that break. All it does is hold return springs and keep pads from bottoming out wheel cylinders. I wouldn't think there is that much force involved.

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AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,744	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! Drumyn61, the first time that happened to me I thought it was a fluke. (I used a rural mailbox to stop.) The second time it happened, I converted to disc! (Thank God I was only in a parking lot.) Years and years of return springs straining against that pin takes its toll I guess. Take it from me, don't wait for the next time! Go disc or at least convert to a dual master cyl.

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slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! Glad to help . Hope it works out __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! Don't the heels of the shoes ride on that part? If one of the pucks in the cylinder were seizing up one shoe might cause more stress in one direction rather than both balancing themselves out. Either that or GM should have used better quality steel for that part.



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drumyn61 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: 90069 Posts: 249	Re: Holy crap, my brakes failed! THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE TODAY!!!!! WTF! Does anyone have one for sale? It's my daily driver.

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