1968 Olds 98 drum brakes

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Old June 5th, 2009, 02:20 PM
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1968 Olds 98 drum brakes

I am having my front drums turned and I was wondering why the drivers side physically is different than the passenger side drum. The Driver drum has a large flange on it, where as the passenger side is a normal looking drum. Thanks for any information. Phil
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Old June 5th, 2009, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by phil7395
I am having my front drums turned and I was wondering why the drivers side physically is different than the passenger side drum. The Driver drum has a large flange on it, where as the passenger side is a normal looking drum. Thanks for any information. Phil
One of the two drums has been replaced at some time in the car's life.
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Old June 5th, 2009, 04:11 PM
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There were two different drums used on the 65-70 big cars- one with the large flange and no fins, the other without flange and with cooling fins. As Joe says, one has probably been replaced.
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Old June 5th, 2009, 08:28 PM
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Brake Drums

Do you think having different drums will create any problems? I am dealing with a front end issue that occurs around 35 mph. I have replaced wheels and tires and still the problem remains. I have had the front end checked and I was told that everything was good. Any ideas? I know I am probably not giving you all the information you you like to hear, but that is what I know as of right now. Thanks again for taking the time to answer my questions.
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Old June 6th, 2009, 03:56 AM
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While you are wandering around in the wreckers you could be looking for a set of disc brakes for your '98...solves your brake drum problem...
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Old June 6th, 2009, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Yellowstatue
While you are wandering around in the wreckers you could be looking for a set of disc brakes for your '98...solves your brake drum problem...
Yeah, then you just need to find a source for 67-70 B-body rotors...
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