I have a 53 buick special and am in need of some rear brake shoes. I cannot find anywhere that carries them. Napa, autozone, Lee auto, nowhere. I got a pair from Napa that looked like they would work, but not go. literally. So I guess my question is where can I get a set of brake shoes for the rear of my 53 special? Thanks ahead of time
I saw them earlier, I have to send my old shoes to them so they can reline them and send them back to them. I was hopin to find somwhere I could just order a set
This should get You a pair of 53 special brake shoes. Brake & Equip. Whse Inc. 455 Harrison St NE Mpls,MN 55413 Ph # 612-378-3141. They have wheel cylinders, master cylinders,shoes,etc. for many makes, the old stuff. I bought wheel cylinders for my 56 Hawk there. I get my Buick goodies there.
Check to see if theres a Midway Truck Parts store nearby. They reline shoes for trucks and relined shoes for me several times with just a 1 to 2 day turnaround.
here are the sites your gonna be using often. Ive had five Buicks so far seems more often than not you'll have to order most everything. Autozone and NAPA have been pretty usless unless you have a ford or Chevy. cl***icbuicks.com oldbuickparts.com Im not sure if the buick farm is still up but do a search for that and http://www.wheatbeltbuick.com/
mn leaf, these are for the front. The rears are only 1.75" wide on my buick. Thanks for the link though
I checked Brake& Equip, 1.75 wide. Nothing on hand, He said they can re-line them $55.00 for a set. I usually have good luck with them.
They are right about Bob's just ordered some for my '50. mn_leaf just gave U the wrong link. http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/cgi-bin/shop.pl/SID=1183745115.12426/page=product.html/product=884 They also have really good customer service so just give thema call (805) 434 - 2963
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