lancemb Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I need at least 3 of the pins that go in the wheel cylinders to actuate the shoes on front; unfortunately they do not come with the wheel cylinders themselves when you buy them, as they usually do on newer models. I'm trying to find these quickly, as I'm ready to put front brakes together and just realized I don't have these. Any sources would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Maybe my answer is dumb, but did you try NAPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 38 minutes ago, GARY F said: Maybe my answer is dumb, but did you try NAPA I have not yet; perhaps I'll stop by with an example tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 What happened to the original pins? They aren’t a consumable part and should be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 2 hours ago, RiKi5156B said: What happened to the original pins? They aren’t a consumable part and should be there. They magically disappeared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 I have some coming. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 These are readily available over the counter in both the square head end and the tubular fork end styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Beemon said: These are readily available over the counter in both the square head end and the tubular fork end styles. I don't know why I had so much trouble finding them online then. I think I pitched mine because they got badly bent while prying the frozen shoes and drums off. The one I saved is slightly bent even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UBP80743 https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UBP80459?interchange=1 The top one is the traditional ones I've seen, which I don't really care for considering they always would bend on me and require straightening. The bottom one is a part interchange for a 68 Riviera, which uses the same wheel cylinders and shoes as our vintage of Buicks. I prefer these ones because they aren't prone to bending, however I've been told they allow a lot more degree of freedom in regards to flexing on the pivot. You just need to find someone at your local parts store that still has these interchange or universal parts books lying around. It's saved me quite a bit of money vs buying "specialized hardware" on restoration websites that have considerable markup. And getting them either same day or next day shipping to the local location from the warehouse (at my old place, I lived the same distance from the warehouse as my local parts outlet, so it was win/win for me) is always a tremendous plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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