[thejag]

Hi I'm a new tempest owner I need to know if the rear brake shoes are the same as the front, and where can I get rear shocks that does not cost a arm and a leg ? thanks

[TempestFugit]

Front and rear are the same. Do a search on "shocks" in this forum there are a number of discussions and alternatives.

[thejag]

thanks autozone has a listing for the back but not the front, 15.99 in stock! I've been searching this forum for the rear shocks but no one has a clear answer, I don't want to give AdvanceAuto 120 dollars apiece for them, but I'll keep looking, thanks again

[GaryK]

I do not think they will fit. Chances of finding brake shoes at your local autoparts stores are slim. Try Ames or eBay if Autozone's do not fit.

[elefantrider]

You'll need to get the shoes relined with new material.

[John in Minnesota]

I will look thru my stuff. I got them at a ok price. John

[heater63]

I've got 63 brakes from East West Auto 1-918-832-7077 and usa auto supply www.usapartssupply.com for not a bad price. I think they are the same as 61 and 62 brakes aswell

[John in Minnesota]

Found it! Got mine from California Pontiac Restoration, This was in 07. Set of shoes front and rear, core chg., and shipping. $52.43. 714 245 9800. Part number, C5462872R
61-63. John

[thejag]

thanks guys, the autozone brakes fit fine, but I'm still looking for rear shocks, thanks again!

[GaryK]

Originally Posted by thejag

thanks guys, the autozone brakes fit fine, but I'm still looking for rear shocks, thanks again!

Are the shoes from Autozone bonded or rivited?

[elefantrider]

Originally Posted by thejag

thanks guys, the autozone brakes fit fine, but I'm still looking for rear shocks, thanks again!

Wow, that is a scoop! Can you post a pic or the part number? Did you try them on the front.

[mechanickeith]

Originally Posted by thejag

thanks guys, the autozone brakes fit fine, but I'm still looking for rear shocks, thanks again!

Interesting,,,Auto zone has never had brake shoes for our cars. They start at 64 & go up from there. We would like to know the Autozone part number. I just tried a search & not available from AZ.

[Poncho_Villa]

Originally Posted by thejag

thanks guys, the autozone brakes fit fine, but I'm still looking for rear shocks, thanks again!

I too am surprised about the brake shoes. But for the rear shocks try part number 82047 from NAPA. I just looked at mine and they have the number 739047 stamped right in the metal. They might be listed as being from a late 50's or early 60's chevy or GMC truck shock. Hope this helps.

[azkeebler]

Interesting. My search comes up with these for $16.99. Pic look like riveted though.
Part Number: 245
Alternate Part Number: FB24

[mechanickeith]

With that number 245, I click on "info" & it says Does not fit my car!!

[63Banshee]

Originally Posted by azkeebler

Interesting. My search comes up with these for $16.99. Pic look like riveted though.
Part Number: 245
Alternate Part Number: FB24

Alternate should be FB245.

Worth looking into, Keith. Take a used shoe to the store to compare? Could lead to other interchange parts...

[mechanickeith]

Checked both numbers at my local store, none in stock. Will check the wearhouse tomorrow & see whats available.

[thejag]

they are riveted and the part # is 245

[mechanickeith]

# 245 & FB 245 are NOT the shoes for our Tempest's. They are for a 64 & up A body car. I laid a 61-63 shoe next to the 245 shoe & the 245 shoe is 1/4 inch wider. Wont work on our 61-63 tempest's.

[blueghoast]

I bought my shoes and wheel cylinders threw Northen auto parts of
Grand Rapids Michigan. Core exchange required.

GT.