Dad's 59 apache

[bowt1ed]

Looking for a good source for original drum brake components for my Dad's 59. I have found a few companies (LMC, etc.) only carry some of the parts. Looking to replace most everything to make it safe for him to drive (stop). Looking for stock master cylinder, lines, hoses, shoes, shoe springs. He already has new wheel cylinders.

Any/all suggestions welcomed to source components.

Thanks, Jim

[sack54]

Most parts can be found at a good parts store, Napa has the most. Rock Auto ect.

[jeffs56]

Classic parts has everything I believe. And also the truck and car shop

[bowt1ed]

Thanks, actually placed an order with Classic Industries - 20% off (until midnight) and free shipping.

Jim

[dsraven]

if youre doing all that work it may be worthwhile to swap the master cyl out for the dual system style. it is a safer system because if you blow out a rubber line or have some other hydraulic failure in the system then the whole system doesn't go down. you would still have either front or rear brakes. a single system, like stock, would drain the whole system out with a couple of pedal pumps and then you have no brakes at all except for the emergency brake. it is not that awesome.

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Thanks, actually placed an order with Classic Industries - 20% off (until midnight) and free shipping.

Jim

Might advise that I have recently found that Classic is somewhat deceptive in the percentages of discounts they offer. Often what appears as a 20% or 30% discount is watered down to 4 or 5% at their discretion depending on the item.
The key word is "up to"

[GreasyLikeaBurger]

Originally Posted by vintovka

Might advise that I have recently found that Classic is somewhat deceptive in the percentages of discounts they offer. Often what appears as a 20% or 30% discount is watered down to 4 or 5% at their discretion depending on the item.
The key word is "up to"

I completely agree. Its all in the fine print. But they always have a sale going on there website. I will usually just make a shopping list of everything I want to buy or need in the future, then just keep checking the different coupon codes on the site. And wait for the best discount on certain items, then just buy the selected.

I have found a few other places to have slightly better prices, but since they are 15 min up the road. I usually just buy from there on special.

[Foot Stomper]

I've found everything I need at Napa including the original master. Sorry to contradict dsraven but.... if all hoses are kept in tip top shape, an original master works just fine.
Just make sure you set up the brakes properly to get the most out of the drums and you'll have a safe and reliable truck.