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| | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 | Hi getting ready to install my 55 chevy car rear end in my 59 now my queston is why do the drums have to be from the tri-five wouldn't just about any rear drum from a mid size chevy work since they are dependant on the lugs to attach? i know there are some difference but couldn't those be take up with matching brake pads? anyone that knows something on that let me know lol in brain picking mode 
1937 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | You would need to use drums with the same specifications (width and diameter) as the brakes you're running. Later model drums for wider brakes would require not only the proper shoes, but also the backing plate and perhaps even a wider axle shaft.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Spend some time in a parts book. I bet you'll find the same drums were used on a lot of GM cars.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | Chevy cars were the only ones that used the 4 3/4 bolt pattern
in that era. However, the rear drums should be the same up through 64 on full size cars. Chevelle's, GTO's and other "A" body cars had the same bolt pattern but used 10" brakes.
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1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
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