good thread. . . . awwsumm part numbers and or suggestions for no oem parts.
what is a good lower control arm to use, the ones from Moog ?
Is 100k a good time to check on rear brakes, figure the shoes are close
but do the drums hold up to more than 100k..
Wanting to do LCA's and 4 wheel brake change in near future any help is appreciated.
I am doing more highway driving than any thing with my panel wagon !

 

moved from the parts thread since it is off topic.

 

DW, the Moog LCA’s are good but do not offer the bearing type bushings nor bolt in and greasable ball joints, instead consider simply pressing out the rubber rear bushings and pressing in the Moog K201285 problem solver bearing style bushing and drilling out tge rivers to bolt in Moog ball joints K80567 with grease zerks.

these are available at RockAuto and we do get a discount

the powerstop rear drum kit is a complete kit, but you might simply clean and adjust your current drum brakes and lube the shoe contact points

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...oe+kit,1001602

 

X2 and please use the right lower control arms - ie: use the cast ones like what is stock on the vehicle. Pressed steel ones are out there as well, and are often advertised as being for the HHR, but they are actually for the Cobalt.

Why replace the rear drums and shoes if they don't need it? Inspect them first before deciding to order the replacements. Inspecting them isn't hard, and also gives you a chance to check the wheel cylinders, and to adjust the rears properly.

 

Has anybody actually ever needed to change the rear brakes?

 

On Oldblue needed new shoes at 200,000 miles or so.

 

I replaced mine and was amazed at the difference even though the linings looked good.
I figure new rears every 3 fronts about 225,000 for rears/ 75,000 fronts.

 

I plan on getting the cast LCA's
Not sure what arms are on my
panel currently

 

Either the Moogs or AC Delco arms or prime choice

 

Parts ordered............... Ac/Delco Lca's and
Power Stop front rotors and pads.