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SoCal71K20 · 08-25-2009, 03:21 PM

Also, If I remember right, when I rebuilt the rear drum brakes on my 71 K20 I discovered that year was an odd ball as far as brake drum was concerned. One drum was turned OK, the other was too far grooved and junk. National Brake in San Diego fixed me up with a replacement 8 lug drum that was too wide but they just trimmed to proper width. What a stout heavy azz axle they are though. Next time, probably cheaper to go with discs.

08-25-2009, 03:21 PM	#25
SoCal71K20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lemon Grove, California Posts: 152	Re: eaton rear axle Also, If I remember right, when I rebuilt the rear drum brakes on my 71 K20 I discovered that year was an odd ball as far as brake drum was concerned. One drum was turned OK, the other was too far grooved and junk. National Brake in San Diego fixed me up with a replacement 8 lug drum that was too wide but they just trimmed to proper width. What a stout heavy azz axle they are though. Next time, probably cheaper to go with discs.