RE: Brake Drum Question

[mikelj@xxxxxxx]

Right, and I have had terrible luck at getting round brake drums, they are almost always warped and need replacement or extensive turning.  The last time I ordered some I gave up after 4 sets and just had them turned.

Mike in New Mexico






 

> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Brake Drum Question
> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:16:23 -0700
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> Measure the inside width of your drum. It might be 2.5" and can accommodate 2" shoes. The spring is for vibration purposes only.
> George
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> --- On Wed, 7/1/09, Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > From: Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Brake Drum Question
> > To: "Mopar Club" <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 3:21 PM
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> > 
> > Brake Drum Application
> > 1965 Ply, B Body, Satellite
> > Drum Size 10" X 2 1/2"
> > Book is showing different drums...  rear and front.
> > Rear $35   Front $85
> > I have done complete brake jobs on 2, 1965 Satellites and I
> > see no difference in the drums. I can only expect that the
> > front drums maybe a bit thicker and have the ring to install
> > the cooling spring?
> > Help me out here..
> > Ollie
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