What is required for this conversion? Thanks!If you're talking about the "Hub" rebuild kit, I bought everything at NAPA. I also converted them over to removable drums. (On a side note, listings for a lot of parts will say for '65 and up but do work for the earlier models.)
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What is required for this conversion? Thanks!
This must be the conversion you are referring to?
http://hotrodsandhemis.com/TaperedAxleBrakes.html
Now I don't know what to do. I was planning converting to discs in the back as well, however, in the interest saving some money and keeping the project moving I thought I would just keep the rear drum brakes. Now it seems like that it getting complicated too......
If I go with the original drums do I have to seperate the drum and hub to get them turned? I would have to deal with the swedged bolts if I do, right? If not, maybe that's where I start. Pull the drum, see if will clean up, and if not then go with the conversion?Like a kid in a candy store, too many choices!
The cheapest is to keep it as is. As long as you have a drum puller, how many times do you really need to remove them?
If your original drums are out of spec and won't clean up, I'd go with the conversion.
http://hotrodsandhemis.com/TaperedAxleBrakes.html
Then the more expensive way is like I posted with the newer axels from Dr. Diff. You'll need the newer style backing plates, shoes and hardware and drums. 1970 E body parts is what I used. I believe I had around $300 total in the conversion.
Then I'm guessing the disc brake conversion would be the most expensive. Good luck in your decision!
If I go with the original drums do I have to seperate the drum and hub to get them turned? I would have to deal with the swedged bolts if I do, right? If not, maybe that's where I start. Pull the drum, see if will clean up, and if not then go with the conversion?
Thanks for your help!If you check around on who can turn drums, then tell them the inside diameter of the hub center and see if their drum lathe has that size shaft.
Once you drill out the swedged studs I'm sure that's it. You won't be able to replace the swedged stud. You'll have to use regular splined studs and the drums listed in the article.