Gasket Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Does anyone know when Chrysler products--Chyrslers, Plymouths, Dodges, and DeSotos--switched from externally contracting bands to internally expanding shoes on their drum brakes? Langworth & Norbye (1985) The Complete History of Chrysler... say Chryslers went to shoes in 1929, but do not mention whether that was true across the board for other Chrysler products. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 All the early Plymouths going back to 1928 had internally expanding shoes on their drum brakes. Not sure when Chrysler changed, but I was under the impression that they only had the externally contracting bands for the first year or two. I would be surprised to find they used that after 1926 or 1927. I am sure someone more familiar with Chrysler will chime in though to give you the correct information on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 The Master Parts List appears to show brake bands on 4 cyl. Dodge Brothers into 1928 and shoes (i.e. internal) on 6 cylinder cars, i.e. 1928 onward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 My '28 Chrysler is external bands and I believe '29 onwards was shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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