Hi. I was just installing a "new" rear end for my 68 Delta 88 and when I was going to replace brake shoes I found out that my new rear end has 2 1/2 inch wide brake shoes (1/2 inch wider than in the old rear end). Althouht I can use those old brake shoes and drums that came with the new rear end (meaning that old drums are still in pretty good shape and shoes are in driveable condition) I was wondering that are there any spare parts on the markets (drums and shoes)? This my "new" rear end came from 68 Delmont that was equipped with "police package" (3.08 lsd).

Regards Sami

 

Hi. I was just installing a "new" rear end for my 68 Delta 88 and when I was going to replace brake shoes I found out that my new rear end has 2 1/2 inch wide brake shoes (1/2 inch wider than in the old rear end). Althouht I can use those old brake shoes and drums that came with the new rear end (meaning that old drums are still in pretty good shape and shoes are in driveable condition) I was wondering that are there any spare parts on the markets (drums and shoes)? This my "new" rear end came from 68 Delmont that was equipped with "police package" (3.08 lsd).

Regards Sami

 

Can you post pictures and the casting numbers off the larger drums? There may be someone here who knows what the interchange is for them. I know the Vista Cruiser in 68-72 uses 2 1/2" wide shoes, but the drums are only 9 1/2" diameter. I'm guessing your full sized car has larger diameter drums and the 5 on 5 bolt pattern. John

 

Unfortunately I cant check it until tuesday. I went through some old messages on this board and my guess is that its using the same drums and shoes as 98 (11×2 1/2).

Sami

 

Hi, I just replaced all for drums on my 68 Delta Custom, the drums were not available quite sometime. I purchased mine from Kanter and am quite pleased with them.

 

If it has the 11" x 2 1/2" Rear -- that was what was put in the 98s and the Police Car Packages -- ONLY --
such that someone either changed the Rear End (make sure your set up is all okay -- from backing plates to drums -- and not a mis-matched system!!!!!!!!)
If everything is correct -- I have N.O.S. ++ Asbestos ++ Brake Shoes and N.O.S. Rear 11" x 2 1/2" Brake Drums.......

 

I'll check what I have on 68 Delmont 88 Rear.