RE: {Chrysler 300} Xout to slipover rear drums '57-'64.
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RE: {Chrysler 300} Xout to slipover rear drums '57-'64.
- From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:19:59 -0400
Sorry, but there is no need to convert the existing 56 thru 64 (?)
brakes to a jury-rigged setup. I've never had trouble removing the drums from
tapered axles, even on late 50s Mopars that have sat outside for decades. It
comes down to knowing how to correctly use the tapered axle puller. Or use the
Les Fairbanks tool.
He states that the main reason for doing the conversion is that it's
'a pain' to do a brake job otherwise. So the question is, once he services the
rear brakes, how often does he expect to have to remove the rear drums,
especially on our cars which may get driven a few thousand miles a year ? I
would guess once a decade, if that. Also, Chrysler engineers created a
one piece drum and hub assembly for a reason: So that the drums stay centered
with respect to the hub and the shoes. When you defeat that purpose, you will
experience uneven braking and vibration.
Just because it's on some website doesn't mean it's
gospel truth.
Ron
That is very interesting, and answers some questions I have had for years, so
the axle doesn't have to change, good.. Now I wonder if I can just
substitute a later backing plate with the later brakes for the dual brake
cylinder set up on my 58 300. There may be some spacing issues between the
later drums and the older tapered axle drums.
Bill Huff
On 10/23/2022 9:25 PM, Rich Barber wrote:
Interesting video on
converting ’57-’64 tapered rear drums to ’65 & later slip-on. New to
me, but seems to make sense. Not sure if works with 3” rear
drums.
https://tinyurl.com/2ksfrxvz
Rich B. in
Brentwood.
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