I have a 1963 Chevy rear (Hotchkis style) and I'm looking for a place to purchase complete drum brakes. From backing plates out. I see places like speedway have them for Fords but I cant find Chevys I'm trying to keep my 35 100% Chevy, any ideas? Gary
Classic Chevy International/Ecklers should have it. While you're there, order the self-adjust brake adjusters. -Brad
Try harmons.com or rockauto.com, between them and Ecklers, I've had good luck. I don't know that you will be able to find it all in a package deal like a kit, but you should be able to find everything you need.
The drums, shoes and hardware should be available at most serious auto parts houses. Backing plates should be available from a wrecking yard or someone on here may have a pair. You can get the drums, shoes, cylinders and hardware from NAPA http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=400&CatId=3 That link should take you to the brake parts and pieces page for a 63 Impala If you have a wagon, original 409 or police pacage the pieces may be different though.
Yeah, you're right, if you want 'em complete in a box that's looking a little tough. Quick search and I'm not seeing any backing plates either. Your local parts shop should have everything else. What you need is a part number for the backing plate and an interchange/cross reference book -- find out what backing plates will work with the rest of your hardware and then widen your search to include all of those vehicles too. It's a chev, that typically means there's a good deal of interchangeability. good luck!
I found what I was looking for at MP Brakes <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=619 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=595>GM REAR DRUM BRAKE UPGRADE KIT (CRYOGENICALLY TREATED DRUM) </TD><TD width=13></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=619 border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD width=11></TD><TD width=595><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=595 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD>Part #: DR1701K</TD></TR><TR><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=595 border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD width=395>For 1955-1964 full size Chevrolet cars. Uses big 11" composite, cryogenically-treated drums and high performance ceramic brake shoes to give a tremendous performance improvement over the original drums. No need to change the master cylinder or proportioning valve and all components come pre-assembled on new backing plates. Must have 3-1/2" offset wheels. Must use 14" or larger disc rims to clear drum. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>