Gathering parts for front disc brakes for 1969

[dmjlambert]

Originally Posted by MikeB

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If you do order new axles, make sure the builder makes the drum locator to fit 71-up finned drums.

FYI, the rear axle actually got wider in 1970.

Thanks. Can you please tell me more about this? What is the drum locator? This is what I have regarding the drum brakes from the 71 that I would like to put on my 69.




And I was thinking of getting something like this for the axle conversion. Somebody posted on the forum a while back a link for buying axles on Amazon.com but now I can't find the post any more. But then I just now found this one at Summit.


Do I need more parts or need to consider other parts of the equation?

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

Thanks. Can you please tell me more about this? What is the drum locator?

It's the raised part in the center of the axle flange that "locates" (centers) the brake drum. My 71-up finned drums would not fit on my modified 69 axles until I had the diameter turned down. Can't remember the exact amount, but it was probably around .100" or less