How much drag for drum brakes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70 shorty · 10-09-2017, 05:49 PM

I've got a pedal that goes close to the floor in my truck. It's a 70 with bone stock 4 wheel manual drums. I want to try adjusting the brakes to see if that helps. I've also noticed some cracking in the front brake hoses, so those will get changed. I know given the cracking the hoses certainly could be expanding. there is no fluid leaking anywhere, or at least not onto the back side of the wheels or tires. Also, what's the best way to balance the brakes? So, in short, I'd like to have the drums performing as good as they possibly can, so any other suggestions are welcome. (No, I'm not doing a disc conversion any time soon)

10-09-2017, 05:49 PM	#1
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	How much drag for drum brakes? I've got a pedal that goes close to the floor in my truck. It's a 70 with bone stock 4 wheel manual drums. I want to try adjusting the brakes to see if that helps. I've also noticed some cracking in the front brake hoses, so those will get changed. I know given the cracking the hoses certainly could be expanding. there is no fluid leaking anywhere, or at least not onto the back side of the wheels or tires. Also, what's the best way to balance the brakes? So, in short, I'd like to have the drums performing as good as they possibly can, so any other suggestions are welcome. (No, I'm not doing a disc conversion any time soon) __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K



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