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Rear brake down to the axle, parts list.

Tiny
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  • 1999 GMC C3500
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I saw a YouTube of rear axle work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMxfb9X3ywE

that was posted from this website. can you please provide me with a parts list of the rear axle? I am working on the vehicle listed above.
Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 10:41 AM

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Tiny
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Can you post the VIN as this will help find your information? My list only shows C3500HD with 6.5 or 7.4 engine, if yours is a four cylinder as you say, these may be different.
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 2:27 PM
Tiny
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You can get all of your parts from Amazon. Here is the whole kit for $220.00:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078UAUHI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0078UAUHI&linkId=48043adcfcd7b22f07390e1e3cea54be

I am glad you liked the video.

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 2:34 PM
Tiny
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Hey there, thank you very much, I will get the VIN, and compare what we have on the bench.
UPDATE 1. VIN 1GDHC34K5RE524196
UPDATE 2. Photos.
#1. Down to the axle housing(?) Axle is in two parts on the wall.
How to fill with what? Do the lines need to be replaced? Has there been anything else removed?
#2 cleaning chicken droppings off the brake case(name?) Fresh drums a semi rusted hub spacer (name?)
#3 unidentified
#4 unidentified
#5 unidentified.

I am trying not to walk away from this as I want to impress my new boss, however, I never worked on drums before, I can confidently say that with the aforementioned Youtube video, install all that is needed. To the extent of my knowledge, I am missing the bearing, washers, keys.

Would you ID the parts here, and assess what else I need? Assume what you see is what is here.

Thank you.
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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The vehicle looks like a 2002 GMC sierra dually dump truck, v8, do not know the Litres of oil size
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 AT 10:50 AM
Tiny
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Okay I see.

Here are two more guides and a video that will help you get the job done:

https://youtu.be/-Ts8SRUxRc8

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-wheel-cylinder

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 AT 11:37 AM
Tiny
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Alright Ken, thank you for the prompt reply. I will keep you posted.
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 AT 1:16 PM
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Great!
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 AT 7:40 PM
Tiny
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Hello Ken. Checking in. I finally started going over the parts after self educating myself. I found that we are missing the 4 bolts of the PLATE BACKING to fasten it to the AXLE ASSEMBLY. Would you be able to know where I can find this information?
Could you send me what bolt size/thread it is? I would like to pick it up from the Hardware store.
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 AT 9:23 AM
Tiny
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Here is a screenshot from the posted video
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 AT 9:24 AM
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You should be able to tell by checking the hole size for the bolts probably 3/8 by 1 inch.
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 AT 10:00 AM
Tiny
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And there is no worry about thread size, compound, etc? Is there a standardized 3/8x1"? I assume its 3/8 head with 1" depth.
If I wslk into a store, they would know exactly what I want?
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 AT 10:05 AM
Tiny
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It might take some trial and error but you should make sure they are grade 8 bolts
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 AT 11:41 AM
Tiny
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Ill check yards around if they have any light trucks with similar design and borrow pieces. By the way, this is the first hurdle. I assume the first step is to mount the big round bracket frame.
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 AT 3:36 PM
Tiny
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Yes the backing plate is the first step.
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Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 AT 10:33 AM
Tiny
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Closing statement: I went to the dealership with the VIN. The car is a 94 GMC. They did not have some of the bolts. Most of the parts are available. They DID however pull a schematic of an exploded rear brake system. With a numbered parts list. I need to bend new lines to the wheel cylinders, assemble the plate, shoes, seizing mechanism, axle. Fluids, etc etc. I can post the paperwork if requested, so others can see this. Have a blessed Holiday. Thank you -Alex.
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Saturday, November 25th, 2017 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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Hey Alex, Yes please post any information you have on this job so if anyone else needs it they can see what we are talking about.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, November 26th, 2017 AT 1:56 PM
Tiny
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1. Screenshot from aforementioned YouTube,
2. Scan of Rear Brake System, courtesy of Ford Dealership in Liberty NY.
3. PARTS LIST. Many generic items can be furnished from ace. Like #35, 37 bolts, washers for reasonable price.

They are not on pdf, the data is legible.
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Monday, November 27th, 2017 AT 9:31 AM
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Hey Hey!

Great information for other visitors to this page nice work.

Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, November 27th, 2017 AT 12:21 PM

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