Join Shelby Forums Today

67 GT-500 rear brake drum correct size?

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by snakeoilbrian, May 29, 2008.

  1. May 29, 2008 #1
    snakeoilbrian

    snakeoilbrian Well-Known Member

    Posts:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2007
    Location:
    Near the Shelby plant in LA
    I just went to order new rear brake shoes for my 67 GT 500 #2914, built in May of 67. I found that the shoes are 2.5" wide and the drums are about 2.75" wide. I have owned the car since 1976 and have not modified them. I have not driven the car in 17 years! Yes, it is close to being done. Can some of you 67 GT 500 owners check yours? PLEASE? Help me get my baby done! Thank you!!! Brian
     
    snakeoilbrian, May 29, 2008
    snakeoilbrian, May 29, 2008
    #1
  2. May 29, 2008 #2
    Texas Swede

    Texas Swede Well-Known Member

    Age:
    76
    Posts:
    520
    Likes Received:
    2
    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2005
    Location:
    Richardson, Texas
    Those sizes of brake drums and shoes are correct for 67's,
    both GT500 and GT350.
    Texas Swede
     
    Texas Swede, May 29, 2008
    Texas Swede, May 29, 2008
    #2
  3. May 30, 2008 #3
    Snakepit

    Snakepit Well-Known Member

    Posts:
    843
    Likes Received:
    12
    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2005
    Location:
    Central Calif
    The thickness of the shoes are normally narrower than the drums since there is a percentage of the drum that overlaps the backing plate which shields againist water and too much stuff getting in the braking area.

    Your parts are right for your application
     
    Snakepit, May 30, 2008
    Snakepit, May 30, 2008
    #3
  4. May 30, 2008 #4
    roddster

    roddster Well-Known Member

    Age:
    72
    Posts:
    825
    Likes Received:
    3
    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2004
    Location:
    Lansing, the one in Illinois
    Seems most parts store computers used the regular Mustang listing for parts when they where programing in the data.
    So, to double check, ask for the rear shoes for a 66/67 Fairlane wagon. Or the 65/66/67 Econoline
     
    roddster, May 30, 2008
    roddster, May 30, 2008
    #4

Share This Page