Author Topic: Rear brake shoes needed for 5S003  (Read 1626 times)

CharlesTurner

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Rear brake shoes needed for 5S003
« on: August 09, 2020, 03:21:44 PM »
Desperately looking for a correct set of rear brake shoes for 5S003.  Big brakes, segmented.

Need asap, thanks!
Charles Turner
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Re: Rear brake shoes needed for 5S003
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2020, 07:15:05 AM »
Charles-PM Sent.
5S071, 6S1467

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Re: Rear brake shoes needed for 5S003
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2020, 12:18:59 PM »
As a non-original replacement, aren't those Galaxie/Full size/ Pick-up drum brake assemblies?

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Re: Rear brake shoes needed for 5S003
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2020, 12:51:48 PM »
As a non-original replacement, aren't those Galaxie/Full size/ Pick-up drum brake assemblies?
The big cars typically do not use segmented semi metallic brake shoes but those are what was use originally on 65/66 GT350.
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Re: Rear brake shoes needed for 5S003
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2020, 12:57:55 PM »
Thanks Bob. I did that upgrade on my 1969, adding the rear drum assemblies from a 1965 Galaxie. Yes, different material and not segmented, but yes to the sizing and origin of the parts. Forced 15" wheel size. I also had to change the M/C for one with a correct bore to keep the brakes working correctly, but made a big difference in stopping.

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Re: Rear brake shoes needed for 5S003
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2020, 03:35:11 PM »
not to muddy a post any further (OK I will, sorry Charles) but 65 Galaxie used 11" rear brakes. The Shelbys used 10

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Re: Rear brake shoes needed for 5S003
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2020, 04:07:34 PM »
Are you looking for bonded or riveted?
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