Adrian Worman wrote:You'll get them from a parts supplier here Wayne, pretty standard stock, try e-bay or USAutomotive save you time and cash
Check this page from Jims, shows good pix of the assembly and says that 70-72 B and E body cylinders are the same, rebuild kits are cheaper too
http://www.jimsautoparts.com/brake.htm
RedRaven wrote:Oh guys forgot to ask, what method is used to secure the new pads on the shoes?
RedRaven wrote: Oh and do you get the bleeder screws with the cylinders or are they extra.
dave-r wrote:RedRaven wrote:Oh guys forgot to ask, what method is used to secure the new pads on the shoes?
The new shoes come with the material already bonded on Wayne.
dave-r wrote:If that adjuster cable has stretched or something so it is not pulling the lever up, try finding a new one or try just putting a knot in it down near the spring. Or just do without it.
Without it you will need to check the adjustment manually every year or so. Depending on how much you use the car.
Keep it simple - keep it cheap.
dave-r wrote:And make sure the hand/emergancy brake is off. That always helps.
RedRaven wrote:The drum is measured form the inside diameter from one side to the other through the centre?
dave-r wrote: He just needs new shoes and cylinders. Then he can get back on the road and have enough money left over to fill the tank with fuel.