Ron816
Mopar forever
I have a 68 GTS H Code front Brake Drums are 10 inch, the shoes that were on it are 2 1/2 inches wide, I can't seem to be able to find 10 inch 2 1/2 inch shoes are these correct for this year and model
here are pics of the shoesI have a set of new drums from classic industries and they are the same diameter as the originals, why would they make replacement drums but not the shoes to go with them? all I could find was 2 1/4 was wondering if they are the correct shoes kinda like a 2x4 piece of would is not exactly 2x4
I did measure and they fit the hubs no issues I guess my only option is getting the shoes relinedRon816,
The bottom line , to simplicate things is:
10" x 2 1/4" IS 10" x 2 1/4". &
10" x 2'1/2" IS 10" x 2 1/2"......
What classic ind. Did is a mystery to the world -- they are a Chineseum selling outfit -- and before you deem them CORRECT -- you had better check and double check them vociferously....
Starting with bolt pattern -- 5 x 4 (SBP) vs. 5 x 4 1/2"
(LBP), overall height, inside height, BEFORE you mount them, and they hit you with "you mounted them, so we can't take them back", and of course, you will not get a refund, and you are out two shippings.
ListenI'm here looking for advice and info not to be talk down tooPay MORE for an inferior product -- and wait for the process -- and pay shipping out & back....
In what world would anyone consider that intelligent??????
You do what you want, it is a free country.
ListenI'm here looking for advice and info not to be talk down too
what's the problem with having my shoes relined?, I'm not concerned with having asbestos shoes
Thanks for the adviceNot a thing I can think of is wrong with relining your original shoes assuming the cores are in good shape.
If local I'd take the drums in along with the core shoes so the reliner can arch them to fit, make sure you get full drum contact.
ListenI'm here looking for advice and info not to be talk down too
Thanks man..Just ignore that guy. He shows up in almost every thread regarding drum brakes, trying to hock his 40+ year old brake shoes. And he talks that way to everyone, especially if anybody questions him. I suppose if you were doing some OE factory restoration on a big dollar car that'll never see many road miles it might be useful to run ancient NOS brake shoes. Otherwise, asbestos brake linings are like bias ply tires. They were the only thing that worked well when these cars were built, and they haven't been the best option for almost as long now. Even if they didn't give you cancer there are better brake compounds now than there ever was back then. Nothing wrong with having those shoes relined.
Guess we all can figure out who is giving Red X's.
the problem will be finding a shop. Rochester brake is one I'm aware of on the East Coast. They can arc shoes and have a pretty wide selection of materials. They don't have much of a website, so you'll have to talk with them if you are so interested.what's the problem with having my shoes relined?, I'm not concerned with having asbestos shoes