Sounds as if you have oversize brake shoes. They were used when the
drums were machined to their maximum and the material on the regular shoes was
too thin to make proper contact with the drums. Thus the extra thick
lining on the shoes. Is there an "O/S" or "OS" on the box after the "TS
85"?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 6:25
AM
Subject: [FWDLK] ' 57 coronet rear
brakes
Hi Larry, What part number are the brake shoes from NAPA? I
just ordered a set through them for my ' 58 DeSoto and they were too thick.
They were supposed to be for the 11"x 2 1/2" mopar brakes. The part number was
TS 85, and the listing in their catalog said ' 59--' 62 or therabouts. The
lining material is too thick! So, beware! (The drum wouldn't fit over the
shoes once mounted, even with the adjusters all the way in). Now, logically
you'd think that a one year difference wouldn't make a difference, considering
that ' 57 thru at least ' 62 were "Total contact brakes" and not the earlier
Lockeed brakes. Perhaps someone out there can offer some insight on this
subject. Good luck with your brakes, Larry.
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