Re: [FWDLK] 1957 Dodge Brakes -- Need New Wheels to Fit Around Disk Brake Calipers

[Bill Amberger <Magnumguy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Been out of town, and saw where someone else replied about the 15" wheelcovers

 

Great minds think alike........ and to those who might care, blessed Resurrection Day.

 

 

Bill The Magnumguy

 

www.moparstyle.com
Chapel and Magnum/Doba Forums
John 3:17

----- Original Message -----

From: Bill Amberger

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 7:46 PM

Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1957 Dodge Brakes -- Need New Wheels to Fit Around Disk Brake Calipers

I've seen copies of the very popular 57 spinner in 15" sizes.

 

Stay with original "look" as much as you can with that beauty

 

Also, I beleive the "dogdishes" will snap on 15" stock Mopar wheels. Keep your Mopar all-Mopar

 

 

Bill The Magnumguy

 

www.moparstyle.com
Chapel and Magnum/Doba Forums
John 3:17

----- Original Message -----

From: John Williams

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 8:46 PM

Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1957 Dodge Brakes -- Need New Wheels to Fit Around Disk Brake Calipers

Thanks so much to all who responded!  I now have a contact for both used and NOS drums, and if that doesn’t work out, I’ll convert to 4-wheel disk brakes.  J

 

One more issue:  My original 14-inch wheels will not fit around the new disk brake calipers.  My shop is recommending I switch to 15-inch wheels, and use the 15-inch hubcaps from a 1956 Dodge – but I’d much rather keep the ’57 look.  Can anyone advise me on a 14-inch Mopar wheel, circa late 60s to mid-70s, that would accommodate disk brakes?

 

From: John Williams [mailto:jwilliams@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 1:09 PM
To: 'L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: 1957 Dodge Rear Brakes

 

Anyone have a source for NOS or GOOD used rear brake drums for a 1957 Dodge Custom Royal? 

**** OR ****

Can anyone point to the most compatible Mopar rear axle/brake assembly (circa late 60s to early 70s) that I can swap with the original?

 

Let me explain:

 

I just installed a disk brake conversion kit in the front and converted to a dual master cylinder (from a ’67 Dodge), but still need to replace the rear drums.  The brakes are unique to Dodge for the 57-58 years only.  From what I can find out, these drums are not being reproduced.  I can’t locate NOS drums, and the used ones I looked at are too far gone.  So . . . my remaining option is to swap out the entire rear end, so I’ll have an easier time servicing the brakes.  The car is in great shape, but it’s not a trailer queen.   I drive it – a LOT – so I need the brakes. 

 

Can anyone help?

 

Thanks!

 

John Williams

 

 

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