Another Front Brake Question

[mjrobinson62]

I thought I was ready to do my first front Brake job on my 47'. But in typical fashion came across something on this car I had not seen before. The shoes appear to be attached to the push rod of the wheel cylinder. It looks like there is a tiny pin through the push rod and through the shoe.

Is this how it is supposed to be? My new shoes do not have a hole through them so I assumed that the push rod simply rides in the notch of the shoe like all others I had seen. If it is correct do I have the wrong shoes? Or do I drill and how do I get the old shoe off?

I knew I should not have waited until the time I want to drive to get this done. Any info is greatly appreciated.

[insaneradio]

I thought I was ready to do my first front Brake job on my 47'. But in typical fashion came across something on this car I had not seen before. The shoes appear to be attached to the push rod of the wheel cylinder. It looks like there is a tiny pin through the push rod and through the shoe.

Is this how it is supposed to be? My new shoes do not have a hole through them so I assumed that the push rod simply rides in the notch of the shoe like all others I had seen. If it is correct do I have the wrong shoes? Or do I drill and how do I get the old shoe off?

I knew I should not have waited until the time I want to drive to get this done. Any info is greatly appreciated.

The pin in question will slide out of the wheel cylinder and come off with the old shoe. Yes, you will remove this pin from the old shoe and it will ride in the knotch on the new shoe. Ofcourse the other end will slide into the wheel cylinder.

Here is a pic of mine. You will notice a hole in the pin from where it was originally installed on my old shoe.

Take a look at the tech tips section about cutting a slot into the shoe anchor bolts. These shoes are difficult to adjust without the specific adj tool which is darn near unavailable. If found it is VERY costly.

Take your time and you will be okay. Did you rebuild your wheel cylinders?? Now would be an excellent time to do so. Not very costly and will prevent fluid from ruining your new shoes.

Good Luck and keep us posted.

Dave

[mjrobinson62]

thanks Dave