The Bendix brakes are " self energizing " whereas the Hucks (adapted
in 1937 BTW) are not as the shoe ends are anchored .
The Bendix brakes are what is used on nearly all other cars from the
1940's onwards , GM got the full amount of use from the earlier Huck
design before making the change .
Using " FF " spec. lining on your Huck brake shoes helps a goodly bit
as does always taking up the adjustment every time you change the
oil , the brake pedal should _NEVER_ go down more than 1/4 when
sitting still as this means greatly reduced brake reserve and any time
you stop from full speed or are traveling loaded , you're getting into
the reserve every time you stop....
Hucks are O.K. , not great , not bad unless they're out of adjustment
or some boob at the brake shop turned your drums not knowing any better
_NEVER_ turn Huck brake drums ! .
Properly adjusted brakes DO NOT drag when the pedal is released and
you spin the wheel .
-Nate
Paul wrote:
>
> I also have a '51 3/4 ton with the Huck brakes. I have heard that
they are
> not as good as the Bendix, but never any reasons. What is the
difference?
>
> Paul
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule!
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