Re: rear brakes for 63 customj 880

[Bill Watson <chrycoman@xxxxxxxxx>]

Back then Chrysler had three bolt patterns - A body (small - Valiant,
Barracuda & Dart), D body (large - Imperial) and the rest.   Your car
has "the rest".   The rear drums and wheel cylinders on your Dodge 880
are the same as 1963-64 Chryslers.

If you want to save money, always keep things simple.  In this case
'simple' is replacing the drums, wheel cylinders and shoes.

Shoes came in two sizes - 11"x2½" and 11"x3".   The 11"x2½" were used
only in 1963-64 while the 11"x3" were used in 1963 and beyond by Dodge
880, Chrysler and C body Dodges.  If the shoes are not warped, worn
down to metal on the lining surface, or rusted beyond recognition,
they can be relined.

Bill
Toronto, ON


On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 1:21 PM, danny <dannymercer5992@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>        good morning, i would some some ideas or solutions to my
> following problem. my rear brakes and drums locked up tight from
> sitting way too long.i was able to pry them apart but lost the
> passenger side drum in the process. the drivers side is probably
> rusted beyond repair. so i am looking at a complete rebuild,drum to
> wheel cylinder on both sides. i think the drums are the small bolt
> pattern. if i change the whole rear to a slightly newer style my
> driveshaft with its funky u bolts <pinion style> will not work. the
> newer driveshaft will not fit my pushbutton tranny. i am wrong in any
> of these thoughts? i have to keep this on a bargain basement budget as
> times are tough and i might need to sell this car. i love this car but
> dont have the bottomless pockets i need.    thanks
>
>

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