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Apr 5, 2026 | 05:39 PM

Ol' Grouch

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Brake dancing

I got my axle tool set the other day and tore my rear drums down today. I knew there were issues but I found a bunch of broken hold down hardware inside. I have yet to pull the other side and hopefully, the hardware is good there. I usually tear brakes down one side at a time, but this is messed up.

In case my hardware on the other side is not correct, does anybody have a chart, schematic or even a picture of the hardware holding the shows in place?

Apr 5, 2026 | 07:09 PM

FuzzFace2

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What year truck / rear axle size and try Google for pictures
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Apr 5, 2026 | 09:08 PM

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What year truck / rear axle size and try Google for pictures
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1985 F-350 with the Dana 70HD rear end. I'm hoping the other side isn't messed up so I can go by it. I'm preparing in case it is messed up. Past wok on this truck hasn't been of the highest caliber.

Apr 5, 2026 | 09:58 PM

Barkyy

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I saw a thread about the chart somewhere here, hold on while i check it out.

Apr 6, 2026 | 07:23 AM

FuzzFace2

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Here you go, David — here are clear, real-world images of Dana 70 drum brakes similar to what your 1983 F‑350 would use. These are from the search results and show both assembled and disassembled views.

1stgenindustries.com 1stgenindustries.com

fity.club

🛠️ What You’re Looking At

These images show the typical 12" x 3" or 13" x 3.5" rear drum brakes used on Dana 70 full‑float axles in early‑80s Ford F‑350s.

Key Components Visible

Primary & secondary shoes
Upper return springs
Self‑adjuster cable & lever
Star wheel adjuster
Parking brake lever
Anchor pin & hold‑down springs
Full‑float hub with drum mounted behind it

👍 Want a labeled diagram too?

I can also pull up:

A full parts diagram for the Dana 70 brake assembly
The correct shoe orientation (short shoe vs long shoe)
Torque specs for the hub nuts & backing plate bolts
A step‑by‑step rebuild guide if you're servicing yours

Just tell me what you want next.

It showed pictures of the drum brakes I dont know if the link above will show it or not?
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Apr 6, 2026 | 12:24 PM

Ol' Grouch

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Originally Posted by FuzzFace2

🛠️ What You’re Looking At

These images show the typical 12" x 3" or 13" x 3.5" rear drum brakes used on Dana 70 full‑float axles in early‑80s Ford F‑350s.

Key Components Visible

Primary & secondary shoes
Upper return springs
Self‑adjuster cable & lever
Star wheel adjuster
Parking brake lever
Anchor pin & hold‑down springs
Full‑float hub with drum mounted behind it

👍 Want a labeled diagram too?

I can also pull up:

A full parts diagram for the Dana 70 brake assembly
The correct shoe orientation (short shoe vs long shoe)
Torque specs for the hub nuts & backing plate bolts
A step‑by‑step rebuild guide if you're servicing yours

Just tell me what you want next.

It showed pictures of the drum brakes I dont know if the link above will show it or not?
Dave ----

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That is exactly what I needed. I can see what the part pieces came from. You have just saved me from inventing new cuss words, several hours of aggravation and possible some spilled blood. Thanks.

Although my name isn't Dave.