Brake drums Wide 5 vs 4 hole
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Brake drums Wide 5 vs 4 hole
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???????
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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.
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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
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
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