sleeve-valve Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 This brake drum was on a rear wheel of my 1939 Buick Special but it is not correct for it. It is for 12 inch x 1 3/4 inch shoes like the 39 Special but the end that goes inwards towards the car has a different flange (see photo). It would only work on the 39 Special with a spacer between the drum and the axle else the drum would rub against the backing plate. The bolt holes and the 2 piece construction are the same as the 39 Special, the only difference being the shape of that flange on the inward side. What is it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 My guess would be a 38, but it's just a guess, sorry!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 A lot car use the same stud pattern so could be from anythingI would be looking for a correct drum: You cannot comprise with brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeve-valve Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 A lot car use the same stud pattern so could be from anythingI would be looking for a correct drum: You cannot comprise with brakesI already have good, correct drums (thanks for the safety suggestion). I'm just finishing a complete brake job including sleeved original Delco master and wheel cyls, new shoes all around, and adjustment by the manual. The brakes seem to be real good now, for 1939 anyway! At this point I'd like to ID this drum and get it to someone who can use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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