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Well, the brake drum came off but now....

I went at it again this evening and using the 3 Hs, (hammer, heat and Haranguing) it came off. The "new" old Berzomatic torch that I had had for about 15 years (and never used, still sealed in the box) was JUST the ticket. After heating the snout of the drum and a few more choice words and hits, it just kinda sighed and came off. BUT....the brake linings were down to the rivets in one place so I won't be driving it this weekend after all.

My question is, Didn't I see something on the NG a while back about the fact that other shoes fit Studebakers? Seems like it was Ford truck brakes are the same or some such. I might as well do all 4 wheels, I guess.

By the way, the springs on the shoes seemed not as strong as I remember (or I'm getting stronger) but is it possible that getting the shoes hot when I was driving it, un-tempered the springs? So I probably need to replace the springs too? And since I'm in there anyway, what about the axle seals and front wheel seals? I have never done all this before at one time. HELP!! Can someone just tell me the logical stuff?

I have done virtually NO work on this '54 LC since I got it from Bob about 5 years ago. (Wait, I did change the door latch!) Probably put less than 1000 miles on it.

This is turning into more fun than an old guy is supposed to have.

John

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johnnywiffer
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While your in there, Might as well clean and repack the rear wheel bearings! Your 96% there now! And check/set the end play, and ---- it never stops! Keep having "fun" it only gets better!

Jim

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Jim Turner

I must of wore out those brakes & drums doing burnouts

Bob Whiten Wagonmaster

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Wagonmaster

I ran into the same thing working on my '57 Packard wagon. You might as well replace all of the brake parts while you are there. BTW, you can take the shoes to many local FLAPS and get them relined.

Chip

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cjdaytonjrnospam

The post you saw was probably mine. T cabs have their own distinct shoes due to the fact that the shoe its self has his ear that is acted on by the wheel cyllinder.

But for cars heck yes just take your old shoes and match them up if the Flaps does not have the Stude number in stock.

Reply to
Studebaker Kid

Er, T-Cabs (1/2 ton) use the same shoe as do 1954-66 passenger cars.

JT

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Grumpy AuContraire

IMHO you might as well order new shoes from one of the vendors as your FLAPS will likely have only the rears in stock; I do not have a modern number for the fronts. The other option would be if you have a good local brake and clutch shop, have your old shoes relined. Yes I would replace all seals, repack all wheel bearings, kit the wheel cylinders if they are not too bad or replace them if they are pitted. I have numbers for the springs on my web site if you think those should be replaced as well. Might as well take the backing plates off and clean and paint them while you're at it, and weld up any grooves on the little pads the shoes ride on. New hoses are cheap insurance "while you're in there." If you do all this, inspect the hard lines thoroughly, and have confidence in your master cylinder, you should have a car that stops like new once the shoes wear in.

good luck,

nate

nate

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N8N

I found it. Saved it under BRAKE REBUILD. What a shock! Only 5 years old.

Subject: Re: Brake lining interchange From: snipped-for-privacy@my-deja.com Date: 12/26/2000 11:46 AM Central Standard Time Message-id:

This is a good cure for bonded lining blues. KeithK55 read on....

Studebaker

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Fieronut

"I must of wore out those brakes & drums doing burnouts "

So THAT was where all those timing slips came from! And that rear tire DID smell like SMOKE!

;-)

John

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Fieronut

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