I recently found that my local car quest has rebuild kits for my 55 in stock even and would have the cylinders the next day also. Didn't check for shoes ---------- From: Henry Tolino[SMTP:htolino@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 1998 7:01 PM To: tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx; L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [FWDLK] '56 Chrysler Help! I was able to purchase wheel cylinders last winter for my '56 Imperial from the local NAPA store - they had then in one day! Alas, brake shoes are not available. I was able to have mine relined (rebonded) for a few dollars each by a local remanufacturer. If you don't have brake shoes, decent cores should be available from Bob Hoffmeister (impparts@xxxxxxxxx), or one of the other nice folks who advertise on the IML (www.imperialclub.com; check out the on-line classified for folks who are parting out cars). Remember that center-plane brakes are tricky to adjust - if you've never done such a job before, ask one of the experts here or on the IML for assistance. I've never had too much luck with Kanter, etc. (another story for another time) - I'd much rather deal with a local parts dealer than a mail order shop. For example, one of my new rear wheel cylinders was leaking; NAPA replaced it with no questions asked. Good luck, and if you ever find a Highway HiFi (or records) for sale, please let me know <g>. Henry > > I just bought a '56 Chrysler needing brake help. A local shop wanted > way too much, so I'm seeking advice. I'd like to do the job myself, but > cannot locate brake shoes or wheel cylinders. I need shoes all around, > and the two right front cylinders, and both rear cylinders. I (and the > car ; ) ) are located in Fort Collins, CO. Any help would be > appreciated! |