Early A brake shoe interchange?
The nominal brake size is based on the drum's inside diameter by the lining width (not drum width).
If you look in the last pages of a Dodge or Plymouth service manual, the nominal sizes are usually listed. I've not looked at '63 so I can't swear that will be true for your year but I expect it to be.
Shoes are usually stamped with the industry standard 'frame number'
It will look like this. This number is not what you'll find on your car, just an example.
Some replacement part manufacturers use the FMS in their part number. A few do not.
Sometimes the replacement parts companies supercede or cross reference these. Is it OK to use a cross ref or superceded number? I sure can't tell you what they base it on because I don't know. Have I used substitute numbers? Yes. Definately compare the differences and if needed get the old ones relined when the opportunity presents.
You can pick up some additional info and tips in Master Technician Service Conference - Chrysler's Training for Mechanics
Relevant info for your brakes are in 1963, 64
Before that is different type of system.
1969 the drum adjusters changed and so did the shoes. Sometimes those shoes are backward compatible. Even so, in my opinion its best to use the new 1969 style hardware and self-adjuster system if using the new '69 type shoes.
The nominal brake size is based on the drum's inside diameter by the lining width (not drum width).
If you look in the last pages of a Dodge or Plymouth service manual, the nominal sizes are usually listed. I've not looked at '63 so I can't swear that will be true for your year but I expect it to be.
Shoes are usually stamped with the industry standard 'frame number'
It will look like this. This number is not what you'll find on your car, just an example.
Some replacement part manufacturers use the FMS in their part number. A few do not.
Sometimes the replacement parts companies supercede or cross reference these. Is it OK to use a cross ref or superceded number? I sure can't tell you what they base it on because I don't know. Have I used substitute numbers? Yes. Definately compare the differences and if needed get the old ones relined when the opportunity presents.
You can pick up some additional info and tips in Master Technician Service Conference - Chrysler's Training for Mechanics
Relevant info for your brakes are in 1963, 64
Before that is different type of system.
1969 the drum adjusters changed and so did the shoes. Sometimes those shoes are backward compatible. Even so, in my opinion its best to use the new 1969 style hardware and self-adjuster system if using the new '69 type shoes.
