rear brakes

[chevyboy1992]

ok guys i have a 95 z71 and i am restoring it at the moment and when i tore it all down i replaced my brake lines through the intire truck.i havent roughted the rear brake lines yet i was wondering if the rear brakes actually do anything in stopping power because when i put my new rear gears in it i had the back tires in the air and put it in drive to turn the oil in the rearend.but when i pressed the brakes the back tires kept going? were my pads just wore out? what would be my best option? reinstall the rears or leave em out?

 

[Joesgarage]

rear brakes do 25% of the braking (if there adjusted up) They help with the pedal feel also.
I always adjust mine till I can barely get the drum on. Makes for good pedal and great stopping power.
Steve

 

[chevyboy1992]

ok thanks steve.ill be routing my lines tonight and getting all my parts ordered