72 Duster Resurrection

Well, I just pulled the front driver side drum and this is what everything looks like:


removed dust cap, nut, and drum, here is the bearing:



Here is the whole assembly in all its rusty glory:


And the big answer is.......9":


Shoes look like they've got some life left in them:


Drum is a pit scarred up but does not worry me. I do not feel a lip from a shoe wearing into it for too long..


Ok so whats next?

I plan on doing the air flush idea and then filling with new fluid and giving it a shot. I saw no evidence of leaks and the flex lines look and feel pretty solid. If I can get the brakes functional so I can do some gentle test driving that would be sweet.

I also need to pull the passenger side off and check for leaks. Stay tuned.