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May 31, 2019 | 07:28 PM

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I think i will keep it original for now. 2 inch drums in front and 1 3/4 in back. What are some good brands for brake parts is Centric any good?

Front brakes do ~ 70% of the work. Based on that, I bought full cast drums on the front axle for my slick, not composite. They cost a little more. Some people recommend a light skim cut even with new drums to ensure drum surface is perfectly round. Inspect the brake backing plate shoe pads for gouges. I would recommend a Shop Manual when working with brakes, there are a lot of moving parts, and the likelihood of assembly errors in the past is pretty high. There is a definite learning curve to drum brake systems.

Might consider experimenting with shoes. Your wife will understand! The "best" longest lasting linings may not have particularly good stopping characteristics. Linings designed for racing don't work well until they get hot. Sometimes a softer (less expensive) faster wearing lining will have better stopping ability. Need all new spring kits.

I don't buy glued linings, although they are said to be good ... Riveted make more sense to me. Shoe linings need a break-in period just like disc pads, or stopping ability will be poor.

May 31, 2019 | 09:14 PM

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Would these fit my 67, It says it won't but it says 2 by 11 inch brake shoe would fit. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...rd/model/f-100

May 31, 2019 | 09:19 PM

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These I know will fit but are they any good? It says cast iron not composite so i'd imagine they're decent.

Jun 1, 2019 | 02:42 PM

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It says they are GM? I'd find a Ford part # and search that. Might be able to find a good used pair from somebody who converted to disc.

Jun 1, 2019 | 10:18 PM

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These I know will fit but are they any good? It says cast iron not composite so i'd imagine they're decent.

Have you run these on a Ford Truck?

Jun 1, 2019 | 10:44 PM

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Have you run these on a Ford Truck?

No I was wondering if anyone has but I realize now they won't work obviously because they are GM brake drums.

Jun 3, 2019 | 06:10 PM

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What are good rivited brake pads that are 11 x 2 inch and 11 x 1 3/4 inch?

Jun 4, 2019 | 03:30 AM

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What are good rivited brake pads that are 11 x 2 inch and 11 x 1 3/4 inch?

Somebody wrote to go to ebay and search out brake shoes and they show dimensions.

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