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chewychevy67 · 02-15-2017, 11:16 PM

I am restoring a 67 gmc 1/2 ton swb and I have all my front and rear drums completely new Springs shoes and cylinders. All the suspension and frame is complete and powder coated. I will never tow anything but some day I'd like to do the power tour so that would be a longer trip for the truck. I am wondering how many have left their front drums and do they regret it or not an issue. I guess vehicles all had them this way till the late 60's . This truck will never ever be lowered by me. I'm at the point where I either need to do a disc swap or leave my front drums.

02-15-2017, 11:16 PM	#1
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,413	How many have restored trucks and left their front drum brakes? I am restoring a 67 gmc 1/2 ton swb and I have all my front and rear drums completely new Springs shoes and cylinders. All the suspension and frame is complete and powder coated. I will never tow anything but some day I'd like to do the power tour so that would be a longer trip for the truck. I am wondering how many have left their front drums and do they regret it or not an issue. I guess vehicles all had them this way till the late 60's . This truck will never ever be lowered by me. I'm at the point where I either need to do a disc swap or leave my front drums.