NoMoneyZ Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hey everyone. Before the truck goes in for a motor rebuild the brakes need to be rebuilt so that the truck can be test driven. Now I just need to know if there is a rebuild kit for the truck. It has drums on all four corners. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Never heard of a "drum brake rebuild kit". Instead, usually you just get new "Brake shoes". If the drums are worn much you can get them turned or just go to to the wreckers and get good used ones, or buy new ones. They also sell a "brake hardware kit", which is rarely bought, but has new springs, etc. There is also wheel cylinder kits, and new bearings, and bearing seals. Quote Link to comment
NoMoneyZ Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Never heard of a "drum brake rebuild kit". Instead, usually you just get new "Brake shoes". If the drums are worn much you can get them turned or just go to to the wreckers and get good used ones, or buy new ones. They also sell a "brake hardware kit", which is rarely bought, but has new springs, etc. There is also wheel cylinder kits, and new bearings, and bearing seals. Thats basically what I'm looking for is a hardware kit with all new springs and seals. I am going to get the drums turned and new shoes. I should've been more specific on what exactly I was looking for. Wheel cylinder kit with all that would be good too. Should I just go the local Napa or autozone and piece it together? Thanks Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 i got my hardware through schucks, but napa would have it too. wheel cyls though are getting harder to find. but still available last i checked. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 as mentioned above or try Rockauto.com. Best to try to get Jap made stuff if possible. Alot of brake stuff is now made in Italy or taiwan. Just the way it is. rebuild kits? Best buy new parts. Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yeah, don't bother with the wheel cylinder repair kits. The seals are there to keep dirt out of the cylinders, but if the cylinders were leaking, replacing the seals won't help. Replacing the pistons might, but usually the cylinder walls are all scored up. They make a little hone for wheel cyls, but I've never used one. There is no "all in one" kit. Generally, you buy 3 things: 1) Shoes 2) Springs 3) Wheel Cyls. The shoes and springs are "per axle" and the cyls are "per wheel". Some front cyls are right or left, some are universal. The only difference is how the hose connection is oriented via a locating pin. "Left Only" and "Right only" have one locating pin hole in the cylinder body. Universal have pin holes for both and you just move the assembly for right/left use. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 :lol: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-510-610-New-Rear-Wheel-Cylinder-Repair-Kits_W0QQitemZ350294571688QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item518f2efaa8 usually the cylinder walls are all scored up. They make a little hone for wheel cyls, but I've never used one. ive rebuilt em before. :mellow: emery cloth worked OK for a mild honing of the bore for a new seal. if i had the choice i would NOT! Quote Link to comment
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