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Review on Enhance Your Vehicle's Braking Performance with ACDelco Silver 14473B Bonded Rear Drum Brake Shoe Set by Matthew Aiono

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Don't buy this dust mask if you're comfortable doing everything by hand, at least for this job.

Good price. Arrived on time, good packaging. I installed them on my Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 97, they fit without any problems. Use a good dust mask so you don't inhale brake dust when changing brakes, those old brake pads can have asbestos or that old dust that accumulates. Definitely not good for the lungs! Take some photos of both sides before you start, you will be happier. You should have everything you need to replace those brake pads with old springs, emergency brake levers and other parts if they aren't rusted! Simply use a screwdriver to pry open the clips holding the emergency brake levers just enough to remove them. Then place the levers on the new pads and use the channel locks to re-close the clamps. Adjust these new brakes as much as possible to make installing the drums easier. Some barrels may have ridges because they are too thin, making them difficult to remove. Use a grinder to gently grind these combs when the drums are still good and stained. Or replace them. This will help you get a good brake setup. It would make sense to replace those old master cylinders at the same time, since the old Chevy trucks we've come to love are probably reaching their twenties. Thank you Revain for a good deal.

Pros
  • Satisfied so far
Cons
  • Compatible