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Re: [GMCnet] Drum brakes [message #329017 is a reply to message #329016] Sat, 10 February 2018 09:51 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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Think about a masseur walking up and down your back, barefoot. Got that?
Now think about the same person walking the same way, this time in stiletto
heels. Which would you prefer? Now, apply what you have learned from this
example to drum brake shoes. Wider ain't better.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

On Feb 10, 2018 7:45 AM, "Wally Anderson" wrote:

> palerider wrote on Fri, 09 February 2018 21:57
>> I seem to remember a long time ago reading about re-placing the rear
> brakes shoes with larger, wider shoes and drums. Using all stock GM stuff.
>> Maybe from truck, van etc. Anyone have that knowledge stored anywhere
> in their gray matter? Thanks.....Tom
>
> Tom Hampton at Grandview has wide shoe setups
> http://www.grandviewmotorhome.com/partsupgrades.html
> http://www.grandviewmotorhome.com/partsupgrades.html
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> Wally Anderson
> Omaha NE
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