brakes olds/pont rears update on car

just thought id share what i was working on.for the rearend in my 56 olds im using a 61 olds with impala auto adjusters and 57 chev wheel cylinders.just thought it might help someone out.i used radirs with 5" backspace,and a 9" wide tire.also had to cut the extra lips off the quarters.car has a 3" drop in the back.just wish i could work on her more.

 

Nice, I've got the same deal on my 57 chevy delivery. 57 Olds axle,with the
self adjusters,15x8 ARE Ansen slots with 0 offset and 28x11.50x15 MT
ET Street tire(also9").Only difference is I have the springs moved under/into
the frame from way back when. Fits great!

 

Ok, I'll bite, I've got a '58 and would love to have auto-adjusters. Can I use my stock hardware with them? What year impala are they off of? I ***ume they work on the front AND back?

 

Yep,front and back.I had new hardware kits laying around for my 63 wagon
and used those. A worthwhile upgrade.

 

check out autozone.com.i ordered the whole setup there.
i ordered them for a 62 impala.i hate adjusting brakes.cant use your stock hardware the top springs are different.good luck
eric

 

let me see if I got this straight..

'61 Olds housing, backing plates, shoes and drums
'62-'63 Impala adjusters and hardware
'57 Chevy cylinders

?

 

yes but im using 56 backing plates.i cant remember if the later backing plates are the same for cylinder mounting.i think they are.

 

Oh yea Erdy now I remember why I like 56 Olds. It is all because of you.

Thanks for the info. I might need this someday.