I had three wheel cylinders that matched and one odd. I thought I might get lucky and have three originals. Turns out my wheel cylinders have been replaced along the way with non Delco parts, 3 Wagners and 1 unidentified. I haven't had any success finding NOS or rebuildable Delco Morraine cylinders so I'm just going to replace what I have with new parts. I need some help choosing brands/suppliers as to what's the best quality, etc. Same goes for the shoes.
Also would like to know/confirm the correct finishes, colors on some of the hardware as follows:
Brake shoe anchor pin: Cadmium or zinc plated?
Brake adjuster: Cad or zinc plated?
Adjuster screw spring: Blue paint?
Rear shoe parking brake lever: Mine were painted gold but I have no idea if this was a correct original finish or not?
Parking lever strut spring: Blue paint?
Shoe hold down springs, cups, pins: Orange paint?
Brake shoe return spring: Black?
Brake shoe spreader strut bar: ??
I bought the brake shoe hardware kit from Paragon that has the springs and hold down hardware and plan to refinsh with correct colored paints as necessary. I know this stuff isn't judged since the drums aren't pulled but want to do it right anyway! Their description of wheel cylinders do not claim to be correct for judging. What's the deal with the bleeder valve? Apparently there is an "original style" available for both original and replacement wheel cylinders and my understanding is this item IS judged.
Thanks for any info not covered in the TI and Judging Manual.
Also would like to know/confirm the correct finishes, colors on some of the hardware as follows:
Brake shoe anchor pin: Cadmium or zinc plated?
Brake adjuster: Cad or zinc plated?
Adjuster screw spring: Blue paint?
Rear shoe parking brake lever: Mine were painted gold but I have no idea if this was a correct original finish or not?
Parking lever strut spring: Blue paint?
Shoe hold down springs, cups, pins: Orange paint?
Brake shoe return spring: Black?
Brake shoe spreader strut bar: ??
I bought the brake shoe hardware kit from Paragon that has the springs and hold down hardware and plan to refinsh with correct colored paints as necessary. I know this stuff isn't judged since the drums aren't pulled but want to do it right anyway! Their description of wheel cylinders do not claim to be correct for judging. What's the deal with the bleeder valve? Apparently there is an "original style" available for both original and replacement wheel cylinders and my understanding is this item IS judged.
Thanks for any info not covered in the TI and Judging Manual.
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