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Originally Posted by AL in NY
I just redid the brakes on my 30 CCPU myself and the figure of $2000 is way too high. If you are any kind of mechanic, the parts will cost you: 4 cast iron drums = $1000, 8 new brake shoes= $256 and some odd and ends= $100. Your labor is not included and that includes arcing the shoes yourself (not that complicated). My truck will now stop as good as any car with non-power assisted brakes.
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The $2000 included labor to have it done, I am not a mechanic. Well worth it to me having someone familiar do it correctly, than for me to try to learn how and mess it up.