1968 Olds 98 front drums
#1
1968 Olds 98 front drums
I am having a tough time finding front drums for my 1968 Olds 98 with 14 inch OEM wheels.
There is no disc brake kit that works with this model, so I am stuck trying to rehab the drums.
If any body knows where I can acquire a set of finned cast iron front drums that are 11 inch ID and take 2 3/4 pads and knock out hubs I would appreciate a heads up.
I thought I had an alternate. NAPA has new cast iron front drums for the 1968 Olds Toronado. Everything fits, except the pads overhang the drum rim by about 3/16 inch.
Someone suggested grinding the pad down till it is level with the drum rim. I do not know if that would work and if the braking efficiency would be impacted.
He mentioned that full size Pontiacs of the same era (1968 Catalina, Bonneville) only have 2 1/2 inch pads and stop OK.
Any suggestion are welcome.
Thanks,
Ian
There is no disc brake kit that works with this model, so I am stuck trying to rehab the drums.
If any body knows where I can acquire a set of finned cast iron front drums that are 11 inch ID and take 2 3/4 pads and knock out hubs I would appreciate a heads up.
I thought I had an alternate. NAPA has new cast iron front drums for the 1968 Olds Toronado. Everything fits, except the pads overhang the drum rim by about 3/16 inch.
Someone suggested grinding the pad down till it is level with the drum rim. I do not know if that would work and if the braking efficiency would be impacted.
He mentioned that full size Pontiacs of the same era (1968 Catalina, Bonneville) only have 2 1/2 inch pads and stop OK.
Any suggestion are welcome.
Thanks,
Ian
#2
I have a 1968 Olds 98 for parts, but I need to keep it as a roller for now. If I can get the hubs off and keep them on the car, could you use the drums with your hubs? If so, I'll pull one and take some measurements and photos for you to compare with yours. John
#3
Hello John,
Thank you for offering to see if your set of front drums might work. It would be great if they did. I will be happy to pay for them and the shipment cost.
I have a place in Illinois that will take the drums and fit a steel liner so they can then be machined to the correct tolerances.
If you can take photos of the drums I will have send them the shots so they can determine if they can use them or not.
I hope so.
I sent them a finned cast iron front drum set for my 1968 Olds 98 with14 inch wheels that had I acquired earlier, but they accidently cracked them and rendered them un-useable.
My email address is: 6898ian@gmail.com
I am located in San Diego.
Ian
Thank you for offering to see if your set of front drums might work. It would be great if they did. I will be happy to pay for them and the shipment cost.
I have a place in Illinois that will take the drums and fit a steel liner so they can then be machined to the correct tolerances.
If you can take photos of the drums I will have send them the shots so they can determine if they can use them or not.
I hope so.
I sent them a finned cast iron front drum set for my 1968 Olds 98 with14 inch wheels that had I acquired earlier, but they accidently cracked them and rendered them un-useable.
My email address is: 6898ian@gmail.com
I am located in San Diego.
Ian
#4
If Johns drums don't work out I have a '68 98 that might have a good set. I'd like to get rid of the whole car but would consider pulling the drums.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...n-sale-163303/
Do you need any other parts?
BTW, I am in WISCONSIN
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...n-sale-163303/
Do you need any other parts?
BTW, I am in WISCONSIN
#5
Hello John,
Minibike Mark on the Classic Oldsmobile site may have a set of front drums that might work. It would save you having to pull yours. I have sent him a note and hopefully he will contact me. Sit tight for now. I will keep you posted. Send me your email address.
Thanks,
Ian
Minibike Mark on the Classic Oldsmobile site may have a set of front drums that might work. It would save you having to pull yours. I have sent him a note and hopefully he will contact me. Sit tight for now. I will keep you posted. Send me your email address.
Thanks,
Ian
#6
Good morning Ian. From the other thread it sounds like you may be able to purchase the drums and more from Mark's car. For now, I won't take the time to remove mine. If your unable to work out a deal with Mark let me know and I'll see what I can do. Mine is a 4 door hardtop so things like door panels will not interchange with your convertible. John
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Glad i caught this
I am having a tough time finding front drums for my 1968 Olds 98 with 14 inch OEM wheels.
There is no disc brake kit that works with this model, so I am stuck trying to rehab the drums.
If any body knows where I can acquire a set of finned cast iron front drums that are 11 inch ID and take 2 3/4 pads and knock out hubs I would appreciate a heads up.
I thought I had an alternate. NAPA has new cast iron front drums for the 1968 Olds Toronado. Everything fits, except the pads overhang the drum rim by about 3/16 inch.
Someone suggested grinding the pad down till it is level with the drum rim. I do not know if that would work and if the braking efficiency would be impacted.
He mentioned that full size Pontiacs of the same era (1968 Catalina, Bonneville) only have 2 1/2 inch pads and stop OK.
Any suggestion are welcome.
Thanks,
Ian
There is no disc brake kit that works with this model, so I am stuck trying to rehab the drums.
If any body knows where I can acquire a set of finned cast iron front drums that are 11 inch ID and take 2 3/4 pads and knock out hubs I would appreciate a heads up.
I thought I had an alternate. NAPA has new cast iron front drums for the 1968 Olds Toronado. Everything fits, except the pads overhang the drum rim by about 3/16 inch.
Someone suggested grinding the pad down till it is level with the drum rim. I do not know if that would work and if the braking efficiency would be impacted.
He mentioned that full size Pontiacs of the same era (1968 Catalina, Bonneville) only have 2 1/2 inch pads and stop OK.
Any suggestion are welcome.
Thanks,
Ian
#11
1965 - 1970 Olds 88 , 98 Brakes
Drums / Hub & Drums for the 1965 - 1966 & 1967 - 1970 OLDSMOBILE s Fronts have become among the " Unobtanium " category --- in the NEW World....
They have become strictly in the USED world --- or send them to that outfit that adds metal like a crankshaft @ $ 400 each.... ( Ouch !! )
I do have ( a few ) last sets of Front & Rear *** N.O.S. *** Asbestos *** Brake Shoes for those applications --- the softest, smooooooothest braking system known to mankind, the
only braking surface that actually stops a real vehicle, and doesn't rip up Brake Drums to smithereens....
Always best to simply call me --- 516 - 485 - 193five --- Craig......
They have become strictly in the USED world --- or send them to that outfit that adds metal like a crankshaft @ $ 400 each.... ( Ouch !! )
I do have ( a few ) last sets of Front & Rear *** N.O.S. *** Asbestos *** Brake Shoes for those applications --- the softest, smooooooothest braking system known to mankind, the
only braking surface that actually stops a real vehicle, and doesn't rip up Brake Drums to smithereens....
Always best to simply call me --- 516 - 485 - 193five --- Craig......
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