I'm rebuilding / restoring my 8-3/4" rear end and just finished with the 3rd member, axles and bearings and am just getting into the brakes. I found all of the traditional rebuild parts at a couple of auto parts stores. But, the emergency brake strut (sometimes called a "link") needs the springs replaced (currently each spring is in 2 pieces). I can likely swap-in springs from other links, other manufacturers and have no issues but just curious if anyone here has found a source. The same is true with the emergency brake Lever. Mine are actually in decent shape and are Bendix 307654 (R & L) but I'm not seeing anything with the regular sources and this # does not come up on and Bendix parts searches I've done.
I recently went through this on my 68. I needed to replace everything brake related on both sides of my rear axle except for the parking brake levers. I was able to find everything with the help of an excellent counter man at my local NAPA store. Some of the parts needed to come from other stores but he was able to locate everything. If you don't have a local store then maybe try their website?
Thanks fellas. I found that Mancini carries the E-brake levers but for $49/set, I'll just clean mine up and re-use them. I did get link springs through Napa and while they're not the right part number for my truck, they fit and will work.
For brake drums, I am seeing where they try and sell car brake drums for truck applications. They "almost" fit. When I tightened down the wheel, the drum locked up.
