'66 Imperial Brake Drums

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I am in the process of rebuilding the brakes on my 66 Imperial. Looking for sources for brake drums. I have searched the web and all I could find were $477 drums and that obviously wont work.
Any help would be appreciated!

 

[CBODY67]

Might be less expensive to do an OEM-based disc brake upgrade?

Have you checked the forums at Online Imperial Club?

 

[66/440]

Might be less expensive to do an OEM-based disc brake upgrade?

Have you checked the forums at Online Imperial Club?

Thanks, I'll take a look over there.

 

[Davea Lux]

I am in the process of rebuilding the brakes on my 66 Imperial. Looking for sources for brake drums. I have searched the web and all I could find were $477 drums and that obviously wont work.
Any help would be appreciated!

might also try craig@mobilparts

Dave

 

[halifaxhops]

Yup @mobileparts

 

[garyh]

Try Murray Park.

 

[watchfatha]

I am in the process of rebuilding the brakes on my 66 Imperial. Looking for sources for brake drums. I have searched the web and all I could find were $477 drums and that obviously wont work.
Any help would be appreciated!

I was in the same predicament but found a set of NOS 66 Imperial drums (still in the box) less than 100 miles from me, and I bought them. I know, what were the odds?? Yes, very expensive. Fast forward to now, I put maybe 200 miles on the drums (never cut them) but removed them when I sold the car (the ones I put back were original and still in spec but nowhere near as meaty as nos ones). I now have a 64 Imperial convertible and rather than use them for that I may do the disc brake conversion I have had sitting on my shelf for a couple of years. Roger at AAJ makes the kit and he's a nice fellow. AAJ BRAKES Disc Brake Conversion Kits (503) 890-1469

 

[Xcudame]

I just got all the parts for a disc brake swap for my 64 Imperial using the AAJ info and adaptors. In this day and age, I see no reason to run drum brakes on the front, especially when you're missing good drums!

Also, I noticed on Rockauto there are some PowerStop shoes that are 11 1/32". Meaning the drums are beefy enough to go a little more than the factory maximum diameter. Chrysler was great about over engineering their parts! That's why they last so long!
1964 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL 6.7L 413cid V8 Brake Shoe | Shop Now at RockAuto

 

[mobileparts]

^^^ NO , that is one of 2 million WRONG listings from rock auto —- a # 265 brake shoe is for FORD —- and the holes for hardware are in the wrong places for a MOPAR ^^^

You are new to this site , Xcudame , and I am sure you want to help , but imparting wrong and inaccurate information can do a lot more harm than good….

Not to mention it is made of the Chineseum garbage……

I have *** N.O.S. *** Asbestos *** real IMPERIAL Brake Shoes —- the softest , smooooooothest braking system ever known to mankind…..

 

[Xcudame]

Thanks Moblieparts, Like I said, disc brake setup is the way to go! Drums are old fashion or a two ton plus vehicle! Sorry for any mistakes on drums!

 

[garyh]

If # 265 is incorrect,Then what is the Correct Number ? Thanks

^^^ NO , that is one of 2 million WRONG listings from rock auto —- a # 265 brake shoe is for FORD —- and the holes for hardware are in the wrong places for a MOPAR ^^^

Thanks Moblieparts, Like I said, disc brake setup is the way to go! Drums are old fashion or a two ton plus vehicle! Sorry for any mistakes on drums!

 

[Chryslerdon]

Imperials with 11 X 3 inch drums do not need any disc brake conversion. Bob Hoffmiester at Imperial Heaven will probably have drums.

 

[JimmyG]

Help Craig! Please message me as I am having trouble contacting you. Does anyone have his email address? Thanks. Jim

 

[detmatt]

Help Craig! Please message me as I am having trouble contacting you. Does anyone have his email address? Thanks. Jim

 

[JimmyG]

Thank you for the help.

 

[garyh]

Imperials with 11 X 3 inch drums do not need any disc brake conversion. Bob Hoffmiester at Imperial Heaven will probably have drums.

I Agree with Don, No Problem with Drums all around both my '66 Imps.for over 25 years. Although I updated to Dual Master cylinders on them.

 

[wyrmrider]

Imperials with 11 x 3 drums need Velvetouch shoes if Mountains or towing

 

[66/440]

WOW, There is a name from the past!
Don't think semi metallic shoes would help me preserve the $500 ea. brake drums. I've used Raybestos riveted shoes for decades. I know the friction material has changed over the years but they still seem to work well for me, and they are easy on the brake drums.

 

[mobileparts]

WRONG - O .... WRONG - O.....
You Deserve a Big Red X .......

This Chineseum garbage of the current world will rip up your Brake Drums to smithereens... they are waaaaaaay too aggressive....

You ABSOLUTELY MUST utilize *** N.O.S. *** Asbestos *** ONLY *** or risk having to replace Brake Drums in short order.....

*** N.O.S. *** Asbestos *** is the softest , smooooooothest braking system known to mankind, and NOT able to be duplicated.... the R &;D departments of various Brake companies attempted for 20 years ... and finally gave up ... they weren't worried about satisfying Classic and Antique cars ---,they had to create product for
Hyandais, Toyota, Ford Explorers , and the rest of the " who cares " world.....

Fortunately for you , I have *** N.O.S. *** Asbestos *** for your vehicle... P.M. me, as per forum rules, if interested.... Craig....
Or, you can call , as detmatt has listed my phone number above , for your convenience.....