Brake drums Wide 5 vs 4 hole

jpcurro51 · Post by **jpcurro51** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:45 am

Will any 4 hole brake drums directly fit a '66? I have a chance to get a really nice set of 4 bolt wheels with great tires at a really reasonable price. Can I get direct fit 4 hole brake drums???????

Post by **jmartini** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:50 am

No, they won't work with out new brake backing plates, drums, etc... I went through this when I was converting my bug back to original. The Previous Owner had converted the front to disk brakes and 4 lug rims. I had to purchase a lot of parts to get it back to stock so you will be going through the same process in reverse.

jpcurro51 · Post by **jpcurro51** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:41 pm

I have found a 67 that has the 4 bolt wheels and brake drums on it. I guess I will just strip off the entire brake assemblies from the spindles on out, including the spindles and backing plates and see what matches.

scruffy · Post by **scruffy** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:56 am

You can buy wide 5 to 4 VW wheel adapters thru WW or MA. Rather than losing the period hubs. Cheaper too!

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:47 am

I just had mine converted back to drums in the front so I could run the stock chrome wheels with the Porsche hubcaps I love so much.

PITA and it wasn't cheap. I didnt like the adapters because it makes your wheels stick out funny.

empiracer1966 · Post by **empiracer1966** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:28 pm

jpcurro51,

If you are referring to the drum brake set-up for the front, then they should bolt right on, swapping everything from the spindle out...as for the rear? Theres a lil more work involved like jmartini says. I'm thinking, axle shafts, end castings (axle housings), drums and backing plates etc.

Brian