| |
Click on image for the lowdown. 
====
| | |
9 members (55shaker, cmayna, Wally / Montana, 2-Ton, GusG, FAST55, Phak1, 3B, 1 invisible),
62
guests, and
3
robots. | | Key: Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod | | | Forums66 Topics128,185 Posts1,057,281 Members48,467 | | Most Online14,466
Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
| | THANKS!
For helping keep this great
old truck web site
on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down
with Ads!  Again, thanks!
| | | | Joined: May 2008 Posts: 49 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2008 Posts: 49 | I have just purchased a 1951 Chevy CAR. I have the backing plates, shoes, cylinder, etc. from the front of my 1955 2nd truck. Will these fit the car with the original 5 lug drums. If they will fit, will the brakes be better, the same, or worse as far as stopping power? Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | 1951 was the first year for Bendix brakes. They should be the same as your 55.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | What is the goal hear? Convert to 5 lug? Yes it will accomplish that goal, and that goal only. 50 years ago that was a popular swap to get to 5 lug. Today most of the parts suppliers sell a kit to adapt Camaro disc brakes to the stock front axle. That swap will give you better brakes and 5 lug. Of course you will have to change your master cylinder as well. | | | | | Joined: May 2008 Posts: 49 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2008 Posts: 49 | I was just wondering if the 55.2 brakes would be any better than the stock 51 brakes. Looks like not since they are the same. Thanks for the replies.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,974 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,974 | Well, the 55-2nd brakes may be slightly better if they are bigger = more friction contact area. But I don't know the diameters and widths.
Professional Novice
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | They should both be 11"X 2".
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | |
|
|
| |
