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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: Harmon on November 18, 2010, 03:25:24 pm

Title: Which Rear Drum Brake Shoe to use? (size)
Post by: Harmon on November 18, 2010, 03:25:24 pm

I am aware that there is two kinds of Brake drums on a 1986 chevrolet truck. 

I bought brake shoes last night and the shoes I got are the "thermo quiet" brand and the pad is a little bit larger width wise than the pads on the truck now. 

Will this be an issue?

Title: Re: Which Rear Drum Brake Shoe to use? (size)
Post by: VileZambonie on November 18, 2010, 03:36:26 pm

Yes, there are 3 different sizes. What is the brake code option on the spid label in the glove box. It should be a J code.

Title: Re: Which Rear Drum Brake Shoe to use? (size)
Post by: Irish_Alley on November 18, 2010, 03:49:43 pm

You need the smaller ones the ones you have now are 5/32 longer than the ones that are/was on your truck