hundayguy

I have a 1964 dynamic 88 convertible and I am currently rebuilding the front end and brakes. As I disassembled the front brake shoes, I discovered that each Brake shoe was held to the backing plate with 2 pins and springs. So 4 pins per side. Has anyone seen this before? Where do I find a combo spring kit for this? Any help will be appreciated

Javier

oldcutlass

They should be available at any auto parts store, Rockauto, etc...

hundayguy

I found the spring combo kit, but my real concern is why 2 hold down pins per shoe? I don't believe these kits come with 8 total pins to service front wheels.
has anyone seen this before on these big cars?

oldcutlass

1964 OLDSMOBILE DYNAMIC 6.5L 394cid V8 Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit | RockAuto

hundayguy

Thank you Olds Cutlass, however my original concern is not being answered. "Has anyone seen 2 hold down pins PER brake shoe on the front brake shoes for these big cars"?

oldcutlass

Yes, hence the parts availability.

hundayguy

Thank you sir, I will buy 2 kits then.

joe_padavano

Yes, as shown in the 1964 Chassis Service Manual, volume 3. I suggest you get one if you don't have one. Yes, you want all five volumes. Get an original paper copy in five separate volumes. Do not get a reprint, especially one that has multiple volumes in one book. Do not get a CD or PDF. There were no electronic originals in 1964. Any reprint or PDF is a scan of a paper original and details get lost in translation.