1969 VOLKSWAGEN BUS
480,000 MILES
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Where can I get new or rebuilt front brake drums? Or how do I know if what I have already works.
The current ones after replacing the slave cylinders and shoes do not stop the van "on a dime" it slows then stops. I even sanded the drums.
Please help.
Feb 3, 2013 at 10:56 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Are all the adjusters adjusted correctly?

Thomas
Feb 4, 2013 at 12:45 AM
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EXOVCDS
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'69 technology doesn't stop on a dime.

Stock parts or Conversion kits can be bought here:

http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1152

Thomas
Feb 4, 2013 at 12:48 AM
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Check drum internal diameters are with in specs as well.
Feb 4, 2013 at 8:25 AM