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Subject: [oletrucks] Front brake parts
From: MKlepp4335@cs.com
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:45:01 EDT
I need help from someone with experience or access to an interchange manual.  
My '48 Huck front brake drums were well worn and after turning and adding new 
shoes, they only  partially engage when the pedal is held down hard.  I have 
the adjusters maxed out, and everything bled perfectly, but still the fronts 
are nearly useless.  I have some choices:

1.  Search for new (used) drums for my exisiting Huck brakes and proceed.
2.  Search for oversize brake shoes (do they still make them?)
3.  Replace the front brakes with '51 or newer (thru 59?) more modern brakes.

Can the complete '51-59 brake assembly be bolted to my spindles?  Who has 
done this mod before?  If the interchange is a bolt-on, who has '51 or newer 
brake assemblies lying around?  You guys with the front clips could be my 
savior here.  Thanks as always.

Mike Klepp
'48 3100
Wichita Falls, TX
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