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1966 Buick GS Drum Brake System - New Tricks For Old Drums

  Stock Praise
  Linings Linings
Test (feet) (feet)
1 226 196
2 220 206
3 225 192
4 249 194
5 248 191
Average 234 196

1966 Buick Gs Drum Brake System Drum Brakes
The 9.5-inch diameter, 2.5-inch... 
   
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1966 Buick Gs Drum Brake System Drum Brakes
The 9.5-inch diameter, 2.5-inch wide shoes fit directly in place of the stock linings. We reused our stock springs and hardware because they'd only been in service for 3,500 miles. If your stuff is ready for retirement, Praise offers a heavy-duty Trick Spring Kit that will allow the shoes to expand and retract reliably for thousands of miles.
1966 Buick Gs Drum Brake System Rear View
1966 Buick Gs Drum Brake System Rusted Drum Brakes
If you opt not to have the... 
   
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1966 Buick Gs Drum Brake System Rusted Drum Brakes
If you opt not to have the drums turned, it's a good idea to scuff the braking surface with 400-grit sandpaper, followed by a liberal slathering of brake cleaner, before you reinstall them. The drums on our GS are integral to the hub, so we had to reinstall the outer bearing, washer, castle nut, and cotter pin on each side. If you're lucky, your drums will slide right off the hubs.
Praise Dyno Brake
1061 S. Munson Rd.
Royse City
TX  75189
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1728 Wellesley Ave.
W. Los Angeles
CA  90025

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