The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline 1950 Chevy 3600 Brakes

I know there's been plenty of discussion about brakes on this 3/4 ton truck but I need a little bit of help. I'm trying to keep the truck all original and need new drums on the rear. Sources for those drums are pretty scarce. I did find The Filling Station had replacement drums that say that will work. They are Raybestos 2009r rear drums. If you look at this link it shows that although they do not look original they will function fine for a 1950 3600. I'd really don't want to buy these drums if they don't fit so I'm curious to know if anyone on this form has tried using these on a 1950.

https://store.fillingstation.com/detail/FS-923/Chevrolet_194770_34_TON_REAR_BRAKE_DRUM12_.html

Thanks mike

Hi Mike,

I picked up a pair of rear drums for my '49 3600 from NAPA just last year. The drums are actually made in Provo, Utah. I don't have their part number, and it's a bit of a search through their books (not the computer), but they're readily available. $50 each. :-o

The front drums are a different story, and I'm still struggling to find a new pair (my right front drum is a little bit out of round).

Hey Mike, I have a 54 3/4 ton and I also got my brake drums from my local NAPA store. As PapaDisco said you have to find someone there that can still use a book and not a computer... but they have them. Good luck!

Thank you guys for the information. I also found out that the raybestos number 2009R, even though made for a 53, will work.