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Re: A lot about brakes
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Originally Posted by raggedjim
Mike, I had a set done years ago. The first step was to plug the old holes, if you don't do that the holes are so close together you lose some strength. I never had a problem with mine.
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Yes, two of the original holes were plugged with round pieces that were tacked in. As I recall, the idea was to heat the flange as little as possible.
If doing it today, I'd call Currie or Strange, but what I have now will outlive me!
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
Last edited by MikeB; 02-03-2024 at 06:00 PM.
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