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Chevy nutcase · 07-20-2022, 11:35 AM

I'm no stranger to drum brakes but the front drums on my 66 c10 has introduced me to a possible problem. The drums are riveted to the hubs and to put new drums on I had to cut the three of them and pound them out. What's the acceptable method to replace them or are they even necessary?

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-20-2022, 11:38 AM

No need to replace the rivets on the front drums. Your truck must be a pretty original unit since they were still riveted in place. I bet the upper ball joints still have the factory rivets as well

**Steeveedee** · 07-20-2022, 12:02 PM

^Yup. OP, how many miles on that truck? I've seen carefully driven vehicle make it 80k miles before needing brakes. I had a '64 Impala convertible that I drove pretty hard, and those brakes made it 40k miles before needing new shoes.

Chevy nutcase · 07-20-2022, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

^Yup. OP, how many miles on that truck? I've seen carefully driven vehicle make it 80k miles before needing brakes. I had a '64 Impala convertible that I drove pretty hard, and those brakes made it 40k miles before needing new shoes.

The odometer rolled at least once but its showing 2000 miles so it's time for new everything. And yes the ball joints are also riveted and thus original and not a hint of being wobbly so I'll keep them for now because there will be new spindles in the near future. Hoping to get a deal on tires and wheels this fall at Carlisle

07-20-2022, 11:35 AM	#1
Chevy nutcase Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Hershey Pennsylvania Posts: 330	Front drum question I'm no stranger to drum brakes but the front drums on my 66 c10 has introduced me to a possible problem. The drums are riveted to the hubs and to put new drums on I had to cut the three of them and pound them out. What's the acceptable method to replace them or are they even necessary?

07-20-2022, 11:38 AM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,441	Re: Front drum question No need to replace the rivets on the front drums. Your truck must be a pretty original unit since they were still riveted in place. I bet the upper ball joints still have the factory rivets as well __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-20-2022, 12:02 PM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,260	Re: Front drum question ^Yup. OP, how many miles on that truck? I've seen carefully driven vehicle make it 80k miles before needing brakes. I had a '64 Impala convertible that I drove pretty hard, and those brakes made it 40k miles before needing new shoes. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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