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Old November 22nd, 2020, 01:39 PM
cbeeker cbeeker is offline
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Default Bonded brake shoe failure- options

Prepared 64 GMC 3/4 ton with Pullman Camper for road trip to camp and scuba north Florida caverns. Made it 450 miles until having to slam on brakes to avoid car pulling out in front of me. Front brake shoe bonds broke leaving with few options as my heavy duty front shoes not locally available. So, removed shoes, and clamped vice grips on front rubber brake line, to enable three brakes to operate. Managed to drive 450 miles home but really not able to adequately stop.

So, now reviewing forum for all options to improve braking system.
First it seems obvious to add new dual master cylinder and appropriate lines front and rear. Although working, figure new shoes and wheel cylinders all around. Since I have heavy duty brakes not sure adding booster necessary.

Opinions very welcome.
Recommended dual master for 3/4 ton?
Wheel cylinders for 3/4 ton?
Brake shoes bonded or rivets?
Booster or no booster

Charlie
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