Rear Drum

Has any one priced a rear drum lately for a 74 Maverick??? Over 100.00 at parts store. Think I will try to find one on here through sale section.

 

I see them on ebay all the time for cheap.

 

that's why Terry I went with the Crown Vic. rear disc. brake swap...everything new for both sides...rotors, calipers and pads...$125...

 

There are differences in the drums for some years of Mavericks, so just make sure you know what your getting. A 73 & earlier drum will not fit a 74 & up.

 

Thanks that is what I heard!!

 

What parts do I need??

 

That sounds bogus to me. Years ago, I put some rear drums from a '75 Comet on my '73 Maverick, and ran them for years.

 

If you read what I said, you'd realize you did the opposite. The axle stub size increased in 74, so an early drum (70-73) has a smaller hole, which will not fit over the larger axle 74 & up.

 

I just checked online, and O'Reilly sells them for $50ea.

Same part number for 1973 and 1975. These are 10-inch drums.

 

For the rear?

 

Yes. (and why do I have to type 10 or more characters to post a message?)

 

I think it is to prevent spam.

 

Checking in Auto Krafters 70-73 drums are the same. 74-75 drums are ths same but different from 70-73. The 70-73 are 39.95 and the 74-75 are 119.95. At Oreillys the 74 drums for rear are apx. 100.00.

 

74 & up drums seem to be hard to find, I get Street Rod guys calling me asking if I have any good used ones, since a lot of guys used 8" rears out of Mavericks in their rods.

 

I never knew that about Mavericks/Comets, but I just measured the hub diameter on a Granada rear-end that I have, and they measured 2-3/4", while my '73 Maverick hubs (stub?) measures 2-3/8". I guess I won't be using the Maverick brakes on that when I swap it in.