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it depends on which disc brakes you go with, i prefer factory spindles from the [m?] body cars 76-87 [aspen/volare/st. regis/mirada/new yorker, etc] the '66 up 14x6 [and wider] rims clear the factory disc setups- i've done the conversion using those spindles for the 17th time just last month, and found that factory 14x7 57/58 rims also work [57 firedome/chry ny'er]. another option is to buy the aftermarket white powdercoated "wagon wheel" paint it black, and run hubcaps. i did this for a set of tires on one of my 58s. i run an A body 8-3/4 in it, usually with L-60s on a 15x10, but to look nice, i run H78's for the past few yrs now, but need to get a 14x8 rim to #1 set the wheels out farther to the body to look right and #2 allow room for the NHRA studs to NOT collide with the hubcaps. those rims will also clear the disc setup. i like 66-68 14" rims- they can handle radial tires without cracking from the added traction, and fit well.
as for the AAJ conversion... a friend used it on a 60 chrysler and i'd pretty sure he's running 14s on it, though not sure if he's running the 62-earlier riveted rims....
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From: John Williams <jwilliams@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Fri, Apr 22, 2011 9:46 pm Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1957 Dodge Brakes -- Need New Wheels to Fit Around Disk Brake Calipers Thanks so much to all who responded! I now have a contact for both used and NOS drums, and if that doesn’t work out, I’ll convert to 4-wheel disk brakes. J
One more issue: My original 14-inch wheels will not fit around the new disk brake calipers. My shop is recommending I switch to 15-inch wheels, and use the 15-inch hubcaps from a 1956 Dodge – but I’d much rather keep the ’57 look. Can anyone advise me on a 14-inch Mopar wheel, circa late 60s to mid-70s, that would accommodate disk brakes?
From: John Williams [mailto:jwilliams@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 1:09 PM To: 'L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: 1957 Dodge Rear Brakes Anyone have a source for NOS or GOOD used rear brake drums for a 1957 Dodge Custom Royal?
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Can anyone point to the most compatible Mopar rear axle/brake assembly (circa late 60s to early 70s) that I can swap with the original?
Let me explain:
I just installed a disk brake conversion kit in the front and converted to a dual master cylinder (from a ’67 Dodge), but still need to replace the rear drums. The brakes are unique to Dodge for the 57-58 years only. From what I can find out, these drums are not being reproduced. I can’t locate NOS drums, and the used ones I looked at are too far gone. So . . . my remaining option is to swap out the entire rear end, so I’ll have an easier time servicing the brakes. The car is in great shape, but it’s not a trailer queen. I drive it – a LOT – so I need the brakes.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
John Williams
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