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Old 07-12-2007, 06:49 PM   #1
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I'm ford brake shoe illeterate!

OK, I have ford drums all the way around my 59. How do I know what year to purchase for? Do I just remove the pads/shoes and take them in to match them up? I don't know the history on the brakes...Thx, J.
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Old 07-13-2007, 11:18 AM   #2
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Re: I'm ford brake shoe illeterate!

Measure the inside diameter of the drums and the width of the shoes and you should be all set. You have Ford front drums on a Chevy?
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Old 07-13-2007, 05:01 PM   #3
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Re: I'm ford brake shoe illeterate!

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Measure the inside diameter of the drums and the width of the shoes and you should be all set. You have Ford front drums on a Chevy?
I'm just guessing I do. All 4 corners are ford lug measurements 5x4.5 or is it 5x4.75. I get confused. It's not the GM lug pattern. ford 9" out back and I can fit the rear wheel on the front and vice-versa...
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Old 07-15-2007, 10:05 PM   #4
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Re: I'm ford brake shoe illeterate!

5x4.5" is the ford car pattern i believe
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