Re: [Chrysler300] 1960 300K Ram Drum Brakes

[David <torquechap@xxxxxxxxx>]

Rich,
Super info! Very much appreciated.

399KL'y,

David

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On May 5, 2012, at 1:07 AM, "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello, David:
> 
> There are at least ½ dozen variants for the rear drums. Rather than repeat
> them here, I’m referring you to the Chrysler Parts Manual at John Holst’s
> excellent website. Go to this location and scroll down to Section 22-03-1:
> http://www.jholst.net/64-parts-manual/wheels.pdf Although there are
> some running year modifications, I think you’ll find the 3” wide rear drums
> are fairly common and may be found on any ’63 or ’64 Chrysler including
> ram-engined 300’s, New Yorkers and Imperials. Newports came with 2 ½” wide
> rear drums and the Basic and Supplemental Service Manuals disagree on
> whether the non-ram 300’s came with 2 ½” or 3” wide rear drums. Based on a
> small sampling, I believe the Sport 300’s and the 300K’s with the base 360
> HP engine came with 2 ½” rear drums standard with many buyers opting for the
> inexpensive HD brake option which included the 3” wide drums. Some ’63 &
> ‘64 Dodge 880’s were fitted with the same 3” wide drums. Later drums do not
> appear in the interchange manual at John’s site.
> 
> Interestingly enough, Chrysler Parts Manual lists hub & drum assemblies and
> the hubs and drums separately. Perhaps police cars and others with heavy
> usage could save some money by buying just the drums and mounting them to
> the hubs. That might be done without removing the hub.
> 
> Remember to obtain and mount drums with RH & LH threaded studs.
> 
> C-300-K’ly,
> 
> Rich Barber
> 
> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of David
> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 5:58 AM
> To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Chrysler300] 1960 300K Ram Drum Brakes
> 
> Dear Fellow 300 Enthusiasts,
> Still seeking to replace the rear drums on my K ram. To that end:
> 
> Can you please tell me the part # for the rear 3x11 drums on a 1964 300K Ram
> car?
> 
> Also, any information on interchangeable parts (Imperials? New Yorkers? Late
> model Mopars? Other)?
> 
> Many thanks as always,
> 
> David A. Morrison
> 
> "The only thing *almost* as cool as acceleration is the ability to stop."
> 
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> 
> 

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