Dave, A reputable brake shop will be able to replace the pad on the existing shoe. This is the only way to go. Any remains have to be removed and then they will either bond or rivet on the new pad. Most of the materials involved are highly toxic and, not only is it extremely hazardous work, the consequences of you doing it wrong are severe for other obvious reasons. I assume the shoes on your car are good. A key element is to make sure the pads they fit are not too thick. I'm sure the FSM gives these dimensions. I had an awful lot of trouble getting the correct thickness on mine. Although the 58 originally has bonded pads, the last time I got this done they riveted on the pads. I could not do much about it at that point, nor can I truly say if there really is a real difference in the effect of the two methods. I used a wonderful brake shop in my city that provides brakes for just about everything. How did you get on with that intake vacuum thingy you asked about? I was fascinated by the question but did not have a good answer for you so kept quiet at that time but I have a couple of questions. How did you know it was malfunctioning? Also, wouldn't simply removing one of the wires to it have the same effect as removing it? I always wondered what the item was for. I assume it is the electrode screwed into the intake manifold near to the brake booster. Actually, when I dealt with mine, if indeed I am talking about the same thing, without knowing what it was. It was removed during some engine work and replaced simply because it was there. I could not figure out what it was or find a reference to it in the manual. Where does it send its information? Hugh Subject: IML: Brake Shoes > > I'm trying to find brake shoes for my 1958 rears. Does anybody know a > source? > > > > Thanks, > Dave