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Title: drum brake assemblys
Post by: rmk57 on 2020-06-08 09:48
  Are the drum brake shoes and all the hardware the same from front and rear?
Title: Re: drum brake assemblys
Post by: John Palmer on 2020-06-08 12:07
The general answer I think would be no.  Some small parts might interchange.  The front shoes are usually wider, the rear hardware has provision for the emergency brake connection, front wheel cylinders are larger than the rears, etc. 
Title: Re: drum brake assemblys
Post by: rmk57 on 2020-06-08 14:26
  I need the crossbar link. I had an unfortunate mishap with one of the thread in axle bolts backed out and bent, grudged it up pretty good. It could be straightened, but I'd rather replace it.
I have a bunch of brake parts in the attic I saved. Now I'm glad I did.
Title: Re: drum brake assemblys
Post by: gasman826 on 2020-06-08 19:41
parking brake?
Title: Re: drum brake assemblys
Post by: rmk57 on 2020-06-08 21:04
  Iv'e heard it called that to. This piece.

               (https://i.imgur.com/maq1GQh.jpg)
Title: Re: drum brake assemblys
Post by: John Palmer on 2020-06-08 21:17
At least your looking for a part that fits both the right and left sides, so you double your odds of finding it.
Title: Re: drum brake assemblys
Post by: gasman826 on 2020-06-09 07:46
Yes, you could straighten, dress up with a grinder and reuse.  It is not right or left specific.  It is somewhat universal with drum diameter...most 11 drums would work without considering drum width.  Since it is not a normal wear item, I usually keep one or two in my miscellaneous brake parts box.
Title: Re: drum brake assemblys
Post by: cokefirst on 2020-06-10 15:08
Mac's Antique Auto Parts have them.  Part number 48-44063-1
Title: Re: drum brake assemblys
Post by: rmk57 on 2020-06-11 09:46
Quote from: cokefirst on 2020-06-10 15:08
Mac's Antique Auto Parts have them.  Part number 48-44063-1

Found one in the attic along with a bunch of other mystery brake parts.