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Old 06-05-2020, 12:38 PM   #11
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Re: Correct order of bleeding brakes for 1968 Chevy C10

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Originally Posted by ltdmstr View Post
I'm reassembling the back half of my truck right now ('68 SWB) with new brake parts, and neither the drums nor the backing plates have access holes for the brake adjusters. So I don't see any way to adjust them with the drums on. I set the shoes out as far as I can while still being able to install the drums. Am I missing something? Seems like this is the best I can do under the circumstances.

The adjuster slot location is marked on most of the backing plates but is not punched out. It looks like you might be able to punch them out but you can't. I drill all of mine as "7tee" mentioned.

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