[Shinanigins XD]

So I recently bought a 63 Lemans. 326, 2bbl, 2spd, power steering, non power brakes. It was sitting for a very long time before I got it running, and I found out I need to replace the shoes, but I can't find them anywhere! If anyone has spare shoes for sale or knows where to get them for this car, I'd really appreciate it. My only other option I see is doing a conversion to a different drum or converting it to disk, which I don't want to do.

Thanks!

[Sirrotica]

You can remove the shoes from your car and have new linings put on them at a shop that does brake relining, usually they cater to big trucks (Semis etc.), but they can usually reline any shoes as long as the lining is available.

[Shinanigins XD]

Originally Posted by Sirrotica

You can remove the shoes from your car and have new linings put on them at a shop that does brake relining, usually they cater to big trucks (Semis etc.), but they can usually reline any shoes as long as the lining is available.

I was going to do that but there's something wrong with the shoes that they're so messed up and broken that the shop can't do that? I don't understand much about drum brakes, unfortunately, but the shop said they can't reline the bad shoes. They could reline new ones.

[Sirrotica]

In that case, Rock Auto lists them new bonded shoes for $25 an axle set.

1963 PONTIAC LEMANS 5.3L 326cid V8 : Brake/Wheel Hub : Brake Shoe Price $24.79
CENTRIC Part # 11101930 NEW BRAKE SHOE; Bonded
Front
Rear

[Shinanigins XD]

Originally Posted by Sirrotica

In that case, Rock Auto lists them new bonded shoes for $25 an axle set.

1963 PONTIAC LEMANS 5.3L 326cid V8 : Brake/Wheel Hub : Brake Shoe Price $24.79
CENTRIC Part # 11101930 NEW BRAKE SHOE; Bonded
Front
Rear

Perfect! This is exactly what I needed and I ordered them. Thanks!

[Shinanigins XD]

Originally Posted by Sirrotica

In that case, Rock Auto lists them new bonded shoes for $25 an axle set.

1963 PONTIAC LEMANS 5.3L 326cid V8 : Brake/Wheel Hub : Brake Shoe Price $24.79
CENTRIC Part # 11101930 NEW BRAKE SHOE; Bonded
Front
Rear

I gave them a call and it turns out they don't have any in stock, and have a huge backorder list. Do you know of anyone/anywhere else?

[GaryK]

Welcome to the Forum. Go to the Ames Performance website and either download a 61-3 Tempest catalog or order one. They have shoes for the Tempest among a lot of other stuff you may need, like hoses and pre-bent brake lines.
Gary

[R 70 Judge]

Originally Posted by Shinanigins XD

So I recently bought a 63 Lemans. 326, 2bbl, 2spd, power steering, non power brakes. It was sitting for a very long time before I got it running, and I found out I need to replace the shoes, but I can't find them anywhere! If anyone has spare shoes for sale or knows where to get them for this car, I'd really appreciate it. My only other option I see is doing a conversion to a different drum or converting it to disk, which I don't want to do.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Shinanigins XD

I gave them a call and it turns out they don't have any in stock, and have a huge backorder list. Do you know of anyone/anywhere else?

I think I may have a set of front brakes with the shoes and brake drums still intact. Idk if I tossed them or not. If I can find them, you can have them. I also have a front sway bar and the exhaust manifolds with the Y still connected. The parts are not in my garage so give me a few days to make it over to where they are. If I forget just PM me.

Btw if you ever decide to do the ladder bar and coil over conversion I can give you the info for the shop here in San Diego that did the chassis work on my car. Great guys and it will be done when they say it will be done. They really want to do another car like mine. https://m.facebook.com/pages/San-Diego-Automotive-and-Fabrication/186792421399191?id=186792421399191&refsrc=http%3A% 2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch&_rdr

[Shinanigins XD]

Originally Posted by R 70 Judge

I think I may have a set of front brakes with the shoes and brake drums still intact. Idk if I tossed them or not. If I can find them, you can have them. I also have a front sway bar and the exhaust manifolds with the Y still connected. The parts are not in my garage so give me a few days to make it over to where they are. If I forget just PM me.

Btw if you ever decide to do the ladder bar and coil over conversion I can give you the info for the shop here in San Diego that did the chassis work on my car. Great guys and it will be done when they say it will be done. They really want to do another car like mine. https://m.facebook.com/pages/San-Die...%2Fsearch&_rdr

Thanks judge, but I was pm'd yesterday from a guy willing to part with all 4 of his unopened NOS shoes, but if I ever need anything else I'd definitely shoot you a message since we're both in the San Diego area.

[elefantrider]

4 NOS? Rare as hens teeth. If this guy has any more I'll buy some.

[rdtripn_rte66]

R 70 Judge -
what type of sway bar(s) will fit the 63 Lemans? I have manual steering if it matters. TY Roadtrippin Rte66

[R 70 Judge]

Originally Posted by rdtripn_rte66

R 70 Judge -
what type of sway bar(s) will fit the 63 Lemans? I have manual steering if it matters. TY Roadtrippin Rte66

I was just talking about the stock factory piece. It's an odd shaped sway bar. I doubt you could find stuff from other makes that would fit. I converted to a rack and pinion so nearly all of my original steering system is different now.