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Hi guys,
I am in need of a set of brake shoes for the front of my V8 65 Commander...
the HD part number is: #1558522.I don't know if this is the right number or
not...
I have the big brakes on the front (11" ID drums).. I have tried to find
some locally but all AZ comes up with are too small ID..
Also, I need a screw and lever (#1558502)for both front brakes and both link
setups for the adj. levers(#1558511)...
Please email me soon if you have a set... or any of the above parts... I am
needing them before next week.
Special thanks to "Sal" for helping me out with a steering wheel!! NG'ers
are the best!!
Thanks in advance,
Mike M.
63Champ
Re: Need brake shoes for 65 V 8 Commander?
Someone has suggested... NAPA... I tried them this morning... didn't have
the brake shoes... plus I didn't even get a SMILE!! I think I must have
scared them pretty bad... Also.. the shoes that were on the car are long
gone.. so can't have them relined..
Regards,
MM
Re: Need brake shoes for 65 V 8 Commander?
The shoes you need have a rebuilder number of 177. They are unique to
Studebaker and some Checkers. They have been very hard to get for
many years, with some vendors charging $50 or more for the core charge
alone. Unless you can score some good used items, from a sympathetic
hobbiest, maybe it is time to consider a Turner Brake upgrade. It
would be expensive to replace everything you need, since everything is
missing. If your drums are in good shape, especially if they are of
the finned variety, you might get a decent price for them as they are
hard to get too.
Re: Need brake shoes for 65 V 8 Commander?
On Oct 3, 7:11 am, keith_kichef...@wed.dresser.com wrote:
When you order front brake shoes make sure you get original asbestos
lined shoes.
The shoes that are supplied by most vendors have a non asbestos
lining.
These linings are to hard and crack when used hard.
The brake pedal pressure to stop the car is very high because the
lining is very hard.
I agree,go to Turber brakes and dual master cylinder setup.
The live you save may be your own and many others.
Bob Kapteyn
Joliet Studebaker
40 years of parts experience
studebaker@mac.com
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