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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Brakes and Braking Systems => Topic started by: 82BlazerMan on February 22, 2012, 11:39:52 pm

Title: Rear brake hub assembly
Post by: 82BlazerMan on February 22, 2012, 11:39:52 pm
Does anyone know of a complete assembly you could bolt on foregoing the whole rebuild process of rear brakes?
Title: Re: Rear brake hub assembly
Post by: Captkaos on February 23, 2012, 12:02:04 am
Including backing plates?  No, Drums are pretty simple, you would have to take everything off and then put it on individually anyway...
Title: Rear brake hub assembly
Post by: 82BlazerMan on February 23, 2012, 12:08:49 am
Yes, including backing plates and drums. Isn't it 4 bolts, 1cable and the brake line?  I have no brake tools and little time these days and very little trust in brake shops
Title: Re: Rear brake hub assembly
Post by: Captkaos on February 23, 2012, 12:14:47 am
All you need is a long phillips head screwdriver and some pliers.  You have to get the shoes and hardware off to get the brake cylinder loose from the backing plate to remove the 4 bolts.
Title: Re: Rear brake hub assembly
Post by: bake74 on February 23, 2012, 06:00:16 am
All you need is a long phillips head screwdriver and some pliers.  You have to get the shoes and hardware off to get the brake cylinder loose from the backing plate to remove the 4 bolts.

      Plus, I have never seen or heard of a complete "kit" all in one piece.  Like Capt. said, you have to take it apart to get to the bolts to put it back on.
Title: Re: Rear brake hub assembly
Post by: Blazin on February 23, 2012, 09:07:44 pm
I never owned any brake tools till I was about 18. I did plenty of drum brakes before that age. Vise grips, pliers, few screw drivers.
Title: Re: Rear brake hub assembly
Post by: Elpresidente on February 26, 2012, 10:27:37 pm
Just do one side at a time and use the opposite side for reference.
And when your putting the new return springs back on the shoes, use a big screwdriver. pliers just cause alot of cursing and swearing.
Title: Re: Rear brake hub assembly
Post by: bake74 on February 27, 2012, 06:18:59 am
Just do one side at a time and use the opposite side for reference.
And when your putting the new return springs back on the shoes, use a big screwdriver. pliers just cause alot of cursing and swearing.

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