Kestrel Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Does anyone know if brake drums and shoes for the early post-war Roadmasters, or any other models with 2 and 1/4" wide drums, will fit on a '51 Super ? My Super has 1.75" wide brake linings but the Roadmaster has the 2.25" linings. I've read that if possible, such a swap would greatly enhance braking ability. I don't know if I'd need to change out the backing plates, too. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 You will need to change out the backing plates. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 I was afraid of that. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 For what its worth, I had put Roadmaster front drums and backing plates on my 56 and there was a noticeable difference in braking. It's worth it in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Interesting. Was it hard for you to find backing plates ? Did you use the same wheel cylinders ? I see repro drums out there but I don't know how available backing plates would be for a '51. I wanted to get back on the road this summer. All my basic stock components are good. Maybe a swap with someone down the road would be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I got lucky and found them on Ebay. You would have to check interchangeability, though. I am not sure what year's transfer that early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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