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5 hole brake drums

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 10:41 pm
by Dennis_Brown
How hard are good used 5 hole large brake drums to come by or trade for?
Can 6 hole drums be redrilled to fit?

Re: 5 hole brake drums

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 11:21 pm
by TRDxB2
There have been several offered & sold on MTFCA recently. Some are still on ebay condition :?
Try Iola Kansas Model T Haven https://vintagecarsandparts.com/
Some are still on ebay condition :?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-T-Ford-1 ... 1265!US!-1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-T-Ford-1 ... 1265!US!-1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-T-Ford-1 ... 1265!US!-1

Or use this to search for more
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R ... brake+drum

Re: 5 hole brake drums

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:35 am
by Kevin Pharis
You would not be the first to drill brake drums for the opposite pattern. Be aware that the original wire wheel brake drums had a raised tab alongside the stud holes to lock the studs from rotating. You will probably be using splined, press in studs so the tab would not be necessary or you could simply put a small weld on the stud to lock it in. You will also have one hole that overlaps one of the previous holes. This will be problematic if you intend to “drill” the new holes, but the old hole could be welded up prior to drilling the new hole to make life easier

Re: 5 hole brake drums

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 5:59 am
by Dan Hatch
Email me I may have some. Dan

Re: 5 hole brake drums

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:03 am
by Dan Hatch
Got one email me if you want it. Dan