Fwd: <VV> Brake drums for my '65 Corsa

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In a message dated 2/2/2005 10:41:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
kenfran@comcast.net writes:

> virtualvairs@corvair.org

Ken,  The original brakes in good condition with good shoes stop the cars 
very well.  I used the Velvetouch metallic shoes for over 15 years and they would 
would not fade and stopped my LM better than anything else.  Good drums 
(possibly the aluminum drums mentioned earlier), premium shoes, new hold-down 
hardware and springs and rebuilt/new cylinders will make your car stop unbelievably 
quickly with no fade.  And you won't be increasing the unsprung weight of 
your suspension.

Bob Hall
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Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 21:39:26 -0600
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I am planning to use 16 inch wheels on my 1965 Corsa and am wondering if I
could substitute drums, etc. from 14, 15, or 16 inch wheeled cars with the
same bolt pattern. Are any suspension parts going to interfere? The larger
drums should give me better stopping power, and I think this would be
sufficient without converting to disc brakes.I know there are plenty of
14-inch choices, from Camaros, etc.and I figure these would be less likely
to interfere with other parts.  Anyone have any experience converting drum
sizes on a late?
Also, I found through the Corvair Technical Index
(http://www.mkellstrand.com/corvairs/resources/techindex/techindex.html)
that there are articles about drum choices on the Communique:
 The Best Brake Drums for Late Model Corvairs, CC V5N5 (January 83), 13
 Install Larger Front Drum Brakes (late model), CC V5N5 (January 83), 13
If anyone could get me copies of those articles I would be grateful.

Ken Franson
1966 Monza 4-door auto
1965 Corsa
Member CORSA, Arkansas CC
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