9" drums - replacements?

[Guest]

I know stuff like this was covered with the 11" and it worked great for the rear of my 63 Champ, but I'm looking at thin drums on the back of my 63 Lark 6 and hoping there just might be a 9 X 2" drum on the market that would take my hub.
Has anyone found a decent replacement? Gracias!

Western Washington, USA

[Guest]

Yikes! Thanks Mike.

[gordr]

Tom, I have a Model 27 axle with 9" drums on it out behind my shop. I can't do anything with it right now, but I could knock the drums off next weekend, and see if they have any life left in them.

Foothills Chapter might have some 9" drums in their parts pasture, too.

Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands

[stuvw2mny]

I have a pair of new rear drums, 63-64 6 cylinder part number 1558904 and a pair of used rear drums with some brake shoes if that is what you are interested in. Located in Denver, Co. They are in my storage about 50 miles away, but asap I will weigh the darn things to try to get an indication of shipping.

[Studebiker59]

Is it really true that 9" drums do not interchange with other makes?[:0] If it is, that is really disappointing, I was hoping to find some for my 59 Lark VI. Does anyone have a solution if I can't find any?

[Swifster]

quote:Originally posted by Studebiker59

Is it really true that 9" drums do not interchange with other makes?[:0] If it is, that is really disappointing, I was hoping to find some for my 59 Lark VI. Does anyone have a solution if I can't find any?

Switch the braking system to the V8 system. Larger drums are always a good thing.

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Tom - Mulberry, FL

1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2125.60)

[Studebiker59]

Switching the car to a V8 system is probably a good thing. Does anyone have some suggestions on the best way to do that? Also, is there a V8 drum interchange with a later model car?

[blackhawk]

quote:Originally posted by Studebiker59

Switching the car to a V8 system is probably a good thing. Does anyone have some suggestions on the best way to do that? Also, is there a V8 drum interchange with a later model car?

The stock 6 and V8 drum brakes are similar, just different size (larger on the V8s obviously). You'll need everything from the backing plate outward from a V8 equipped car. I am fairly sure they will just bolt on. Of course, change the brakes on all four wheels to keep the proportioning right. I don't know if you will have to change the master cylinder too.

Dale

[ChampTrucking]

I have a set of 9 inch drums.$100 for the pair,and if you would like a picture let me know!! Thanks

[Drifter22]

Have you tried J.C. Whitney yet? I have a 1962 Lark with a 259 V8 and it has 9 inch drums by 2 inches wide. Are you saying there are no replacements for them either?
Good Luck, Gene

[52-fan]

Gee, it's only been 42 years since they stopped building these things. You would think someone would still have new parts! [)]


1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona, both w/overdrive.Searcy,Arkansas
"I may be lazy, but I'm not shiftless."

[StudeRich]

Gene; all originally equipped V-8 cars with 259 engine have 11" front, 10" rear smooth drums. The 289 engine option ordered cars and all 1960-1964 U.S. built Hawks have the same, but with cooling Fins.

Your car either is a '62S, (was a "6"), or it has been changed. Many times the complete axle assembly, brakes and all, are swapped out by some unknowing or uncaring individual! [V]

New 11 in. finned front drums are available at most of us Studebaker Vendors at studebakervendors.com not so with 10 in. rears.

Another option is: the 11 in. finned rear drums are available for front Disc. brakes, if you find the Disc. Bk. rear hardware and backing plates from a street rodder who no longer needs them, you could buy the Turner front Disc. brake upgrade kit to use larger than Stude. GM Calipers with Mustang Rotors.

J.C. Whitney is not going to have anything Studebaker peculiar, and certainly NOT brake Drums.

quote:Originally posted by Drifter22

Have you tried J.C. Whitney yet? I have a 1962 Lark with a 259 V8 and it has 9 inch drums by 2 inches wide.

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA