Brakes: Brakes

[stedzip]

Hello I have 1955 studebaker commander coupe v8 259 auto trans
And need to chandge frint brake shoes
What size of new shoes I have to buy???
Bool says front drum is 11"
Also for ross tupe stearing box wich box fluid I have to use??
Thank you

[55coupe]

Hello I also have a 55, you can get you old shoes relined or call Studebaker West 650 366-8787. Go and look over vendors for your other needs.

[StudeRich]

Studebaker Vendors at : studebakervendors.com have the Special Steering Box Grease for the Ross Box also the Relined Brake Shoes, New Wheel Cylinders, Flex Hoses and Grease Seals that you will need to do a good job on a 58 year old Car.

Be safe, do it right.

[rockne10]

Hi, Gary.
The V-8 front shoes are no longer available from any of the chain stores. You will need to get your shoes re-lined. Some Stude vendors have them ready to go for a core swap; others, as well as your local shops, can re-line them for you. SAVE ALL V-8 FRONT BRAKE SHOES FOR CORES!

[1962larksedan]

Hi, Gary.
The V-8 front shoes are no longer available from any of the chain stores. You will need to get your shoes re-lined. Some Stude vendors have them ready to go for a core swap; others, as well as your local shops, can re-line them for you. SAVE ALL V-8 FRONT BRAKE SHOES FOR CORES!

Or install Jim's Turner disc brake conversion kit (though I do agree with saving the original 11" front drum shoes for a rebuilder/Stude parts supplier). On my 1962 Lark Eight; I was going to do discs but the drums were standard diameter and the front shoes had almost no wear so I replaced the wheel cylinders, hoses, bearings/seals and called it a day.