Rear brake rebuilding steps

[satdoc2]

I took the long way to rebuild the rear brakes on my R2 Hawk:
Remove drums.
Remove shoes and wheel cylinders.
Search for several days for wheel cylinder kits with pistons.
Purchase kits from NAPA, UP127. $14.
Buy new cylinder hone. $20. Won't go in 3/4" cylinder.
Buy narrower set of stones. $7.
Hone cylinders, can't remove pits.
Search for a place to have sleeved. (Quoted $50 each)
Told to remove bleeder fittings. (twisted one off)
Ordered new cylinders (close to $200)
Bought new shoes ($20 that's cheep!)
So far it has only taken 1 week. But it is HOT here in S. Texas working under the shade of a mesquite tree!
Allen

[Bullet]

Remeber tho you are working on a Studebaker, one that you love and so the heat, frustration of parts/tools is fun. Otherwise you would be driving a new car! That's the way I look at it.

[nibbs53]

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=studebaker+wheel+cylinders&btnG=Google+Search&rlz=1R2GGLL_en&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=studebaker+wheel+cylinders&gs_rfai=CCdp4GMJFTOXuHIq2iwO9i_zFDQAAAKoEBU_QC63j&fp=1

[StudeRich]

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=...EBU_QC63j&fp=1

Most of us here have found that when you use these non-Studebaker sources found on the Web, looking for Rear Drum Brake Parts for a Front Disc. Brake Studebaker such as Allen's, you are waisting your time! You get the wrong wheel cylinders, wrong shoes every time.