brake drums

[coolcoupe]

I have a 47 car and wanted to know how many years of newer front drums that would fit?

 

[Kurt in NJ]

48 ----some people have strange ideas of "will fit" though, baisically you are looking 42-48

 

[Sod Buster]

I have a 47 and the drums hubs are what you have to watch when replacing, as the hub rides on the outside not inside.

 

[RalphM]

If you want new drums go to boling brothers/ Mt products, they make great new brake drums for your car.

 

[Charlie Stephens]

The attached photos are rear hub/drum assemblies. Pre war is on the left and post war on the right. Note the hub is inside pre war and outside post war. Either hub/drum assembly will fit '40-'48. Catch is you cannot use pre war hubs with post war brake drums and conversely. Also some post war hub/drum assemblies had weights welded on the drum that interfere with wire wheels. They need to be removed or relocated.

Charlie Stephens

 

[skidmarks]

42 to 47 half ton pickup is the same also

 

[coolcoupe]

Thanks Guys, now on the hunt !!

 

[Chris Haynes]

I am using 1940 Boling Brothers drums and hubs on '42-'48 backing plates.

 

[coolcoupe]

Hi Chris, I will check that out.

 

[Ray Balukas]

I used J&G brake Drum relining , awesome job. They're on the web. Ray

 

[mobileparts]

I have the brake drums -- BRAND NEW -- and the brake shoes in ++ Asbestos ++...
Hope you have a U.S.A. address.... With the weight, the shipping into Canada would be astronomical.....
Always best to simply call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935.... New York....

 

[Tinker]

Wish boling brothers/ Mt products... put out a wide five.