After going to a bunch of local auto parts stores looking for 10"x2 1/2" rear brake shoes for my 70 Bee all I have to show for it is wasted time and gas...I have my original Chrysler stamped shoes, but they are worn-out...is there a company out there anywhere that can fix them??
Any company that relines brake shoes?
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I recently bought 10" by 2.5" Wagner Quick Stop shoes from RockAuto for the front of my 66 Coronet and I bought 10" by 1.75" shoes for the rear from O'Reilly. I would think the 2.5" shoes would be the same for your 1970. The Wagner number is Z169R.
Why? That is a common shoe. I think I have 2 new sets in the garage.
You would think easy to get but.... mabby not so easy. Auto store employees are basically useless these days. If can't be found in their computer in 20 seconds, it doesn't exist
Big Bad Dad
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Check out this:
1970 DODGE CORONET 6.3L 383cid V8 Brake Shoe | RockAuto
1970 DODGE CORONET 6.3L 383cid V8 Brake Shoe | RockAuto
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Or ask someone from your local vintage car club
Or ask someone from your local vintage car club
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Six or seven years ago my local NAPA worked with me on trying to order a set of factory shoes. They were all relined but the sets we received weren't match sets. Some had the wrong lining on the wrong frames (short and long linings). Then some frames had different holes for the upper springs and the e-brake leaver such as a round hole versus the triangle hole. Ma Mopar made slight changes throughout the years. It was a real fiasco but they finally got me a set that I needed.
I couldn't imagine trying to get a set locally today.
I couldn't imagine trying to get a set locally today.
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They are about 8 minutes from my house...
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One thing to watch out for is the flat tabs on the shoe where is sits on the backing plate, some new sets have really narrow tabs or just a v stamped in the edge that can cause problems. Look at the pictures and compare the tabs before you order or turn your cores in.
Thanks for all the replies...I'm sending my original shoes to Rochester Brake and Clutch for rehab...at least I know they will fit and function as original
Don next time I come to NY I would love to meet you. I take vacation and work at his shop. Small world.
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You're welcome anytime
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