[snobrdrdan2]

I have new brake calipers, new rotors and new pads to install.
I also plan on doing the wheel bearings (and all of the suspension) too.

So while I'm back there & changing everything out.....I might as well change out the parking brake shoes too, right?
(they're only like $16/set, for both sides)

 

[adecanmin]

I would think those shoes would last the life of the car unless you do lots of emergency braking. I have to repair my emergency brake handle mounting points. They break and even when you pull the handle all the way up the car will still move on a slight incline. For now I put it in gear and I sometimes will use a wheel chock.

 

[AlmightyFork]

Keep in mind that the parking brake shoes are adjustable. Though, they are also pretty cheap...

 

[Midnight Rider]

I had mine replaced when I had new brakes installed at Laukemper's in Mound City, MO since everything else was pretty much removed at the time (no extra labor).

 

[fixit]

the lining falls of the shoes.. get the spring kit too.. mine were rusted

 

[snobrdrdan2]

the lining falls of the shoes.. get the spring kit too.. mine were rusted

Edit: never mind, I found it

thanks

 

[Simon.Starkie]

Mine were loose from day one
So I tightened the star wheels a bit.
Just enough until the wheel just catched.
Still a nice firm parking brake lever 15 years later.
I do leave the tranny in 1st if parking on a steep hill.