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Brake Drums 41 chevy special deluxe

 

(@jerry-berry)
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Working to get my 41 coupe on the road again. 3 of the 4 brakes were locked up and the drums have been troublesome trying to remove them. One of the fronts actually broke in half around the circumference. I rebuilt all 4 wheel cylinders, got my new tires mounted and ready to go However, the replacement brake drum I purchased won't go over the shoes on either of the rear sides. When I removed the wheels, I found the right rear already had an aftermarket drum and the one I purchased is a perfect match for that one. The one original rear I have fit perfectly on either side. I measured the new drum and it is in fact about an eighth of an inch smaller than the original. I am wondering if I can have the two non originals machined to the size I need. I know there must be some standards on how much can be removed or how much must remain??? Any thoughts? Or, does anyone have an original to sell?



   
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There is a spec but I don't know what it is. There should be a limit stamped on the casting somewhere. If it were me, I'd look for an OE drum. I had four that I sent with my 38 when I sold it. I'm sure you can probably find someone on eBay parting out a car that still has the drums.


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(@dennis-christianson)
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Most brake drums can be turned .90 then they need to be replaced. Are you sure that the parking brake may need the adjustment backed off. If I remember right the drums are 11 inch.



   
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Steve Dalphonse
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If you measure the drums and they are the correct diameter then you need to find the problem and correct it. 


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