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Old 21 Sep 2008, 05:36 pm
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Default Re: Brake recommendations please...

I wouldn't think your drums would need anything, and maybe not even new shoes. The PT is heavy and 80% or more of the braking is done on the front pads so the rear shoes/drums should last about 3 times longer. I replaced my rear shoes with 90,000 miles. The drums were still good and the shoes had about 50% life left on them.

Your right about the front disks thought. The same time the pads wear out, the disks are usually too thin to turn and need replacing also. I seared eBay and bought slotted and drilled disks there. You do take a chance on eBay stuff but mine worked out fine.
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