Brake Drum (Front) Question

[John F.]

Are front brake drums the same for 62-64 Corvettes?

[Jim L.]

Re: Brake Drum (Front) Question

Are front brake drums the same for 62-64 Corvettes?

No.

'62 front drums have a friction surface wide enough for 2" shoes. '63, '64 drums will accommodate 2-3/4" wide shoes.

[Harry S.]

Re: Brake Drum (Front) Question

The 65 drum is the same as 63 & 64. Also, do you have metallic brakes? The drums are different.

[John F.]

Re: Brake Drum (Front) Question

Thank you Jim & Harry. Non-metallic shoes.My reason for asking is that I flat-spotted a drum when the knockoff decided to leave the car. I am looking for an original drum as a replacement. The originals have the little "C" punch-out on the drum.

[Harry S.]

Re: Brake Drum (Front) Question

Found this on eBay ---> MAKE AN OFFER NOS GM3830166 - 59-64 PASS EXC M.B., 63-64 VETTE EXC M.B. drum | eBay

May want to ask for pictures

[John F.]

Re: Brake Drum (Front) Question

Thank you Harry for the tip, but I was just offered a used one for shipping cost from a Corvette Forum member. You just can't beat the the guys/gals on both forums!