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



The 57 Dodge spinner hubcaps are available in 15" reproductions. A friend has them on his 57 and they look real nice. Dick

Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 9:46 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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