Source for brake drums & misscel parts

[50 Dodge Lug Nut]

Hello all -

I need to replace the rear brake drums and shoes on my '50 Coronet.

Thinking that I 'll replace the wheel cylinders, springs and related parts at the same time.

Any suggestion as to a one-stop shopping source. Andy B has some of the parts, Rock only has cylinders & seals, Roberts has very little and I didn't bother with Kanter's.

NAPA around this town is useless and clueless. The kids at the counter only think they know the difference between 20W50 motor oil and a tail light bulb!

Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

Regards,

Frank

[adam_knox]

Hey Frank,

Advanced Auto Parts listed brake parts for my 49 Chrysler, but they had to search under 1950 (same at Napa). Perhaps you can look in a Motor's guide and see what years are the same for your Dodge (guessing Plymouth cylinders will fit as well). If you don't have a Motor's Guide, let me know, I can look it up and get back to you.

As for one stop shop, don't know about springs or other parts at chain stores. But if they let you walk around back you can find most things will fit with your original equipment. They should stock the flexible brake hose for sure. Good luck!~Adam

[DigmyP18]

Here's an idea in the one stop direction:

First off, go to www.raybestos.com and look up whatever you need. You will probably find most everything there. Good info and pics there.

Second, remove the letters from the beginning of those numbers and that will give you the corresponding Napa number. This trick was given to me by a Napa parts guy and appears to work (at least it did for my 49 P18)

Good luck

[50 Dodge Lug Nut]

Thank you all for your suggestions and tips. They are very helpful.

My son and I will hopefully finish pulling the drums and related parts plus the master cylinder early next week. The m/c is going to White Post Restorations for a rebuild as are the wheel cylinders. I'll order the shoes, springs, etc online or locally.

Your help is appreciated.

Frank