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Will Kimble · 02-01-2012, 07:56 PM

Hello,

I recently bought some '55 F100 brake parts for a hotrod I am building, I got a pair of drums and the seller wasn't sure if they were front or rear. They are very nice, and I would like to use them if I can. How can I tell if they are fronts?

Thanks,
Will Kimble

alcan · 02-01-2012, 09:51 PM

The front drums use 2 inch wide brake shoes. The brake surface on the drum is
2.280 inches. Rear drums used 1 3/4 inch shoes.

Will Kimble · 02-02-2012, 07:39 AM

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Thanks, that's what I needed!

02-01-2012, 07:56 PM	#1
Will Kimble Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 179	Help with '55 F100 Drum Identification (front vs. rear)... Hello, I recently bought some '55 F100 brake parts for a hotrod I am building, I got a pair of drums and the seller wasn't sure if they were front or rear. They are very nice, and I would like to use them if I can. How can I tell if they are fronts? Thanks, Will Kimble

02-01-2012, 09:51 PM	#2
alcan Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 10	Re: Help with '55 F100 Drum Identification (front vs. rear)... The front drums use 2 inch wide brake shoes. The brake surface on the drum is 2.280 inches. Rear drums used 1 3/4 inch shoes.

02-02-2012, 07:39 AM	#3
Will Kimble Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 179	Re: Help with '55 F100 Drum Identification (front vs. rear)... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, that's what I needed!