I am tossing around the idea of rebuilding my rear brake drums this winter. I see Performance Years has a kit that comes completely rebuilt. That could save one project, anyone have any experience with the kit?
I rebuilt all 4 drum brakes on my bird. Turned the drums, rebuilt the brake cylinders, new pads and springs. Master and lines were fine.
If you rebuild the cylinders you need a honer (not expensive).
You can buy complete cylinders (NOS or new) on eBay for cheap.
I recommend doing all 4 drums at the same time. Fronts much more important than rears as well.
Properly adjusted, drum brakes can be very effective and you keep your car original.
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