eddeere Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I had my B model shoes relined last week about $50.00 a side which I did not think was too bad. I want to repack the inner bearings. I am not sure how to remove the seal / retainer to get bearings out. Any suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39840-front-brake-shoes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Clean it off and get the seal part number and manufacturer off of it. Source a new one and then pry the sucker out of there and head it to the nearest trash can. The seal can be cross referenced to multiple manufacturers so getting one should be relatively easy. It is nearly impossible to get them out and reuse them and a leak will ruin your new linings for sure. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39840-front-brake-shoes/#findComment-288169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Typically on a car, I put the nut back on the spindle, hang the drum/hub over it and give it a yank. It usually pops seal/bearing out. I've replaced mine before, had to put a speedi sleeve on a couple years back due to a leak that appeared after 11 yrs from the last time it was apart. A brass dift/punch down onto the inner race will also knock seal/bearing out in one shot.If you can't find numbers, some basic dimensions will get you in the right direction at a bearing/seal place.$50/side isn't bad at all. Mine is far from needing it, but glad to hear it is relatively inexpensive. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39840-front-brake-shoes/#findComment-288170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 When I did my A model a couple years ago it worked out to about $300.00 per wheel for re-lined shoes, eight re-sleeved wheel cylinders, four new wheel cylinders, new hoses, and new seals. I thought that was pretty reasonable considering almost all the parts were NLA. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39840-front-brake-shoes/#findComment-288257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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