drum brakes
Can anyone tell me the difference between front and rear brake drums on a 69 GMC two wheel drive? I fitted a rear drum on the front and it seemed to fit fine. I did not install it as I just wasnt sure. The parts store shows a 75.00 difference between front and rear but cant tell me why. The local salvage yard says there is no difference. Who can say for sure. Thanks
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There should be no difference in price on the front and rear drums you describe. Also the drums should be the same. I have seen a number of mail order catalogs that have the same part number for the front and rear drums you describe. In fact I did use a rear drum from a spare rearend (67)and put it onto the front (68) and have not had a problem with it. For the most part all drums should be the same on 2wd during the 67-70 years. Not sure on this but I have heard that the drums are the same as far back as 1960 for these trucks front and back.
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All I can think of is that they must be selling you a hub with drum for the front.
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a little dif.
some brake pads are 2" while some are 2-1/2'' dunno I think that's it.
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Theyre probably giving you the price on the 3/4 ton brake drums. Big difference between front and back on those! If they're like most parts guys I deal with they dont know their ass from hole in the ground and they only work in parts stores because they dont have any skills to get real jobs.
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thanks
Ok, Thanks everyone for their responses. I kinda figured I would be safe in using the same drums and after reading your replies I feel that is the way to go. I will let you know after the weekend how it went. Thanks again. Mark R.
P.S. Hey, Max. O. Love the Sig.:) |
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