Where to get correct brake drums?

[Donald H.]

I have a 1960 restoration and per the TIM & JG the front and rear drums should have the spring around the brak drum.

I have attached a picture of what I think may be an original off my car. This one has a part number GM 3752623 19. It has a very obvious raised area that creates a groove for the spring (red arrow in the picture).

I have looked at replacement drums on Corvette Central and Paragon that have the springs, but I can't tell from their web site if there is a distinct raised area above the spring.

Does anyone know if these drums are correct, or know of a source for correct drums? I need replacements for my car.

Thanks,
Don Harris

[Stuart F.]

Re: Where to get correct brake drums?

Without the groove, brought about by the "raised" area, the spring will not stay in place. I bought replacements for my 63 and they did not have the groove. They also would not align with the shoes properly, so I had to cut my originals.

Stu Fox

[Donald H.]

Re: Where to get correct brake drums?

Guess I'll keep looking

[Dennis C.]

Re: Where to get correct brake drums?

Don,

I purchased drums from Paragon for my 61 and had no problem installing the drum springs. If I recall, they sell two different drums, one for the springs and one without.

Regards,

Dennis

[Donald H.]

Re: Where to get correct brake drums?

Don,

I purchased drums from Paragon for my 61 and had no problem installing the drum springs. If I recall, they sell two different drums, one for the springs and one without.

Regards,

Dennis

Dennis, did your drums have a groove for the spring? I saw that Paragon had drums with springs, but I could not see that there was a distinct groove for the spring.

[Dennis C.]

Re: Where to get correct brake drums?

Dennis, did your drums have a groove for the spring? I saw that Paragon had drums with springs, but I could not see that there was a distinct groove for the spring.

Don,

Yes, they did. I purchased the drums and then the springs and installed them myself.

Why not call and speak to them about the drums you are interested in?

Dennis

[Chris H.]

Re: Where to get correct brake drums?

My drums have part number 3752623 in them. Not sure if that is correct but I believe it is.

My old interchange manual says 51 - 56 chevy are the same but perhaps they did not have the spring ring?

Do a google search on "3752623 drum" and see what comes up

Hopefully someone can confirm the above.

[Donald H.]

Re: Where to get correct brake drums?

My drums have part number 3752623 in them. Not sure if that is correct but I believe it is.

My old interchange manual says 51 - 56 chevy are the same but perhaps they did not have the spring ring?

Do a google search on "3752623 drum" and see what comes up

Hopefully someone can confirm the above.

I have one drum with that same part number. I assumed it was a correct GM part. I did google the part number before. Got a hit for a couple but there is only a listing of parts when I pull up the hit. No contact info.

I've found some on ebay, but never know what to expect when I buy used parts from folks on ebay. Especially something like a brake drum which can look decent, but not enough surface left to turn to get a good braking surface.

Thanks,