Going to try a 8n brake job. Advice before ordering parts?

(quoted from post at 10:38:06 06/30/20) My front distributer 8n went from "weak brakes" to "no brakes" over the last 1/2 year or so, and I plan on getting them into working shape again. I have a copy of the Steiner Tractor video about Ford brakes. I know ideally, it would be best to pull the tires and see what's good and what's bad and then order necessary parts, but I would rather have the common parts on hand when I pull the tires so that I can try and get the job done rather than waiting for parts delivery. Right now I have a shopping cart on Dennis Carpenter with new brake shoes, a brake repair kit (all the springs, etc...) for each tire, and a couple of rear axle housing oil seals. Before I place the order, is there anything else that I'm missing and should order now (specific gaskets, etc..) that could slow down the process once I start to dig in?

Also, other than the video I mentioned, does anyone have any other good resources (YouTube videos, websites, etc...) that are especially helpful for someone who hasn't done any brake work before? Thanks in advance for your help and advice.

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(quoted from post at 22:20:18 06/30/20) Front mount distributor "most likely" has only the outer seals.
That "assumes" the engine hasn't been changed, etc.
I too would order all the parts required to save time and doing it
twice, but it always seems like I miss something anyways.

Here's a great tutorial on doing the brakes and rear axle seals from John Smith.
It includes part numbers, instructions and things to look out for in the process.
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(quoted from post at 00:07:23 07/01/20)

(quoted from post at 22:20:18 06/30/20) Front mount distributor "most likely" has only the outer seals.
That "assumes" the engine hasn't been changed, etc.
I too would order all the parts required to save time and doing it
twice, but it always seems like I miss something anyways.

Here's a great tutorial on doing the brakes and rear axle seals from John Smith.
It includes part numbers, instructions and things to look out for in the process.
[b:7f72498acd]Link[/b:7f72498acd]

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you just can't wait, simply buy both types of outer seals and the inner seal, use what you need and toss the remainder. Simple, eh?

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(quoted from post at 08:19:13 07/01/20)

(quoted from post at 00:07:23 07/01/20)

(quoted from post at 22:20:18 06/30/20) Front mount distributor "most likely" has only the outer seals.
That "assumes" the engine hasn't been changed, etc.
I too would order all the parts required to save time and doing it
twice, but it always seems like I miss something anyways.

Here's a great tutorial on doing the brakes and rear axle seals from John Smith.
It includes part numbers, instructions and things to look out for in the process.
[b:d5581bbbc6]Link[/b:d5581bbbc6]

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you just can't wait, simply buy both types of outer seals and the inner seal, use what you need and toss the remainder. Simple, eh?

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I have a box full of extra new parts from ordering that way.
The seals are relatively cheap compared to paying shipping twice.

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