Dumb brake question.
 

Are the 11" x 2" brake drums on the front of a '56 Bel air the same size as the 11" x 2" rear brake drums on a '68 truck. I understand the bolt pattern is different, but I need the 5 x 4 3/4" pattern. Looking for a way to not have to redrill ,my rear drums.
Thanks!
Shawn

Re: Dumb brake question.
 

First thing I would do is check the diameter of the center hole. Then the thickness of the the drum metal. If they are the same then they may work.

Re: Dumb brake question.
 

The rear axles will be drilled to whatever patern is on there now.You will still need to redrill the rear axles or swap rearends.

Re: Dumb brake question.
 

I am going to Buy new moser axles and they will put both bolt patterns on, 5 x5 and 5 4 3/4 for me. I want the 5 x 4 3/4 pattern, so I need drums to fit that pattern. If I ever decide to later I can switch them over to 5 x 5 bolt pattern. preparing for everything.
Shawn

Re: Dumb brake question.
 

if the bolt pattern is the same and the center hole will fit over the axle then they should be fine