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Frans van lin
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:09 pm |
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Who can help me with a spare rear left brake drum for a 1955 Fireflite (coupé). I also need the bolts. (5)
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MarkKubancik
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 3:25 am |
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Joined: Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:43 pm Posts: 880
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Frans,
That photo appears to be a front brake drum. Please confirm you need the rear brake drum.
Mark
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Frans van lin
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:57 pm |
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Joined: Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:38 pm Posts: 4
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Yes i need one rear brake drum
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MarkKubancik
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Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:27 pm |
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Frans, Looks like these guys are parting a '55 sedan. You might check with them if they have a spare rear brake drum. The photos of the car shows the rear axle still on the car. If I come across others parting a '55 I'll update this post. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-DESOTO-LEF ... Bq&vxp=mtr
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MarkKubancik
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 2:26 am |
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Frans,
The MoPar p/n for the rear drum is 1401953. According to the '55-'56 MoPar parts book this is the same p/n for the front drum. Although the drum is the same you would likely have to change the hub set in the drum. Again, according to the parts book this p/n is exclusive to the '55 DeSoto and is not used on any other '55-'56 car. I checked the '46-'54 parts book and I did not find this p/n used prior to '55.
This drum is used on all '55 DeSotos with the exception of station wagons, which used Imperial brakes.
Mark
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ronwaters
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 3:20 am |
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Even though the parts book lists the hub and drum as being available separately, I would recommend buying a hub and drum assembly, which is part number 1401 951 for the left side. 55 Firedomes (except wagons) and Fireflites only.
Ron
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MarkKubancik
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 3:30 am |
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