Condition of these rear brakes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-19-2017, 05:13 PM

This is a ground up restoration on a 71 C-10. I've never done a rear brake job, but I'll pull the rear brakes today.

Question is, from your observation, should I replace these parts? There is no visual damage, including the well of the brake drums. The rear brakes were replaced some time ago, but since then I'm guessing there's just 3-4K miles on this truck. Maybe I just answered my own question

, but still interested in opinions.

From my angle, just clean what I've got & maybe paint the drums.

Thank you

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-19-2017, 05:56 PM

On another note, anyone aware of a parts diagram for the rear brakes on these Chevy's? I see some on the web for "typical" and other vehicles. If not, I may make one myself....................just as soon as I've identified all the parts (yikes).

meenaggie · 08-19-2017, 05:57 PM

Looks like you have plenty of shoe material left. Inspect the cylinder for leaks. Inspect the rubber hose for cracks or other wear. If those look good I say leave them as-is for now based on the pictures.

**PGSigns** · 08-19-2017, 08:04 PM

That picture you took is better than a drawing of the brakes. What you have looks fine. I would also recommend the checks above and run em.
Jimmy

andrewmp6 · 08-21-2017, 02:15 AM

Yeah like said if no wheel cylinders and axle seals are leaking id leave them alone everything looks almost new to me.

sweetk30 · 08-21-2017, 08:50 AM

need a head on view of the brakes that hit the drum face . how close to the rivets or cracking .

right side pic is missing the adjuster arm push up spring . and lower hold together spring looks to be out of the hole . the one just above the adjuster.

diagram = only do 1 side at a time . there a flip flop of each other .

08-19-2017, 05:13 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Condition of these rear brakes? This is a ground up restoration on a 71 C-10. I've never done a rear brake job, but I'll pull the rear brakes today. Question is, from your observation, should I replace these parts? There is no visual damage, including the well of the brake drums. The rear brakes were replaced some time ago, but since then I'm guessing there's just 3-4K miles on this truck. Maybe I just answered my own question, but still interested in opinions. From my angle, just clean what I've got & maybe paint the drums. Thank you Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

08-19-2017, 05:56 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: Condition of these rear brakes? On another note, anyone aware of a parts diagram for the rear brakes on these Chevy's? I see some on the web for "typical" and other vehicles. If not, I may make one myself....................just as soon as I've identified all the parts (yikes). __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

08-19-2017, 05:57 PM	#3
meenaggie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 41	Re: Condition of these rear brakes? Looks like you have plenty of shoe material left. Inspect the cylinder for leaks. Inspect the rubber hose for cracks or other wear. If those look good I say leave them as-is for now based on the pictures.

08-19-2017, 08:04 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Condition of these rear brakes? That picture you took is better than a drawing of the brakes. What you have looks fine. I would also recommend the checks above and run em. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

08-21-2017, 02:15 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Condition of these rear brakes? Yeah like said if no wheel cylinders and axle seals are leaking id leave them alone everything looks almost new to me.

08-21-2017, 08:50 AM	#6
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Condition of these rear brakes? need a head on view of the brakes that hit the drum face . how close to the rivets or cracking . right side pic is missing the adjuster arm push up spring . and lower hold together spring looks to be out of the hole . the one just above the adjuster. diagram = only do 1 side at a time . there a flip flop of each other . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

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