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Re: How many have restored trucks and left their front drum brakes?
I bought my truck, a 1970 this past spring with worn out brakes. I rebuilt the brakes at all 4 wheels this summer. Parts were cheap, and that was replacing everything. I didn't know how to redo drum brakes, but figured it out after looking on the web. I did add a power booster to the braking system, and that seemed to make a big difference.
Honestly, for the light weekend driving I do with this truck, you can't tell that it has drums. Drums work great, but can heat up if you work them too hard. If you are just doing "normal" driving (not racing or towing) the drums will work fine. Ever look under a semi? They have drums...
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