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**FirstOwner69** · 08-20-2019, 01:11 PM

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Drum brakes, if properly set up, should stop you just fine. In fact, about the same as discs except under extreme conditions. It's easy to add a power booster if desired, but it's doubtful that would solve your problem.

Did you properly bleed the master cylinder?
Did you adjust the brake shoes prior to driving?

08-20-2019, 01:11 PM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: 1968 Chevy C10 manual drum brakes problem ^^^^^ Drum brakes, if properly set up, should stop you just fine. In fact, about the same as discs except under extreme conditions. It's easy to add a power booster if desired, but it's doubtful that would solve your problem. Did you properly bleed the master cylinder? Did you adjust the brake shoes prior to driving?