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by Theskycrane
Wed May 03, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1961 D400 Brake concentricity
Replies: 0
Views: 558

1961 D400 Brake concentricity

Hello everyone. I have searched on this site for information regarding brake concentricity for the D400 trucks. I know the brake systems were all the same. The difference being an increase in overall diameter and width as the need got larger. Does anyone know what the concentricity of the front shoe...
by Theskycrane
Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1964 D400
Replies: 9
Views: 768

Re: 1964 D400

Thank you for all the replies. My shop has accounts st all the parts stores here locally. NAPA was the only one I could get to find parts. My local brake shop and another that I called, stated the weren't sure if they could feline the shoes since the material is so thick. From what I have research, ...
by Theskycrane
Fri Jan 27, 2017 3:49 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1964 D400
Replies: 9
Views: 768

Re: 1964 D400

What kind of names come to mind for those types of stores?
by Theskycrane
Fri Jan 27, 2017 2:05 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1964 D400
Replies: 9
Views: 768

Re: 1964 D400

To offer up some clarification : the drum brakes work fine for me however, I have not been able to find rear brake shoes or fronts for the truck. I know I could have them relined, I know I can rebuild the wheel cylinders. But if I can find a mid 70's truck that would allow me to just bolt on a set o...
by Theskycrane
Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1964 D400
Replies: 9
Views: 768

1964 D400

Hello all I am a new board member! I am also the new owner of a 1964 D400. I have a few questions about brakes and or brake conversions for the truck. Has anyone done an upgrade old these brakes, does anyone make a disc conversion kit for the 1.5 ton trucks? Any information would be helpful. I also ...