Re: Looking for drum brake upgrade parts

[farna@xxxxxxx]

It's been a lonmg time since I did this Jay! As I recall I did change spindles, but only be cause I didn't know at the time. As long as the bearing sets are the same you don't have to change spindles. I've only seen two spindles: one for drum and one for disc brakes. Some of the big cars w/big Bendix or KH discs may use a different spindle as the bearing set is a different number than the others. The difference, however, may be in the rotor and not the spindle. 

Short answer: drum to drum spindle should be the same. 

On August 12, 2005 Jay Ciampi wrote:

> Hey Guys, I want to install  10 inch drums,backing plates and shoes on my 66
> American. WE have no salvage yards that have AMC's in them (Crushed
> immediately here) so if any of you have access to such used parts and are
> willing to pick them up and sell them to me, I would be grateful.  I want
> the drums and backing plates from an Ambassador or Classic wagon if
> possible. Just the front ones.  Are the 72  Spirit/Hornet drums 10 inch?
> My present brakes are adequate for the way I drive but I would like a little
> more braking like what I had in my last 2 Ambassadors.  I haven't checked
> yet, but I guess 10 inch brake shoes are still available from suppliers?
> Do I need to change spindles?
> 
> Jay
> Lake Placid, FL.


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