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Offline Harmon

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Which Rear Drum Brake Shoe to use? (size)
« 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?
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Which Rear Drum Brake Shoe to use? (size)
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Which Rear Drum Brake Shoe to use? (size)
« Reply #2 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
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