65fastback2+2 New Member Aug 4, 2003 1,229 0 0 Louisville, KY May 17, 2004 #1 May 17, 2004 #1 i got new front drum brake shoes and they are 1/4 inch wider than the old ones. they still fit in the drum. should i take em back and get ones the same width or will these work?
i got new front drum brake shoes and they are 1/4 inch wider than the old ones. they still fit in the drum. should i take em back and get ones the same width or will these work?
1320stang Founding Member Nov 13, 1998 4,329 23 89 Edmond, Oklahoma May 17, 2004 #2 May 17, 2004 #2 did you have your drums turned? If you didn't, I'd get them turned. Do the new shoes fit fully inside the drums or do they hang out a bit?
did you have your drums turned? If you didn't, I'd get them turned. Do the new shoes fit fully inside the drums or do they hang out a bit?
65fastback2+2 New Member Aug 4, 2003 1,229 0 0 Louisville, KY May 17, 2004 #3 May 17, 2004 #3 the drums are fine, and they dont hang out, they sit in like 1/2 inch
1320stang Founding Member Nov 13, 1998 4,329 23 89 Edmond, Oklahoma May 17, 2004 #4 May 17, 2004 #4 I'd just make sure they were turned then. Then you should be fine.
65fastback2+2 New Member Aug 4, 2003 1,229 0 0 Louisville, KY May 17, 2004 #5 May 17, 2004 #5 i called ronstang, he said i have 2.25" brakes and the ones we got were 2.5" and wont fit. thanks though 1320stang
i called ronstang, he said i have 2.25" brakes and the ones we got were 2.5" and wont fit. thanks though 1320stang