72 Challenger Front Drum Availability

[Miguel Duncan]

Has anyone found 10" front drums for a 72 Challenger? Can't find them listed in any auto parts stores or Rock Auto. Hard to believe they are not made anymore, forcing us to do a disc conversion.

 

[moparleo]

My 72 Challenger came standard with front disc brakes. What do you have against a much safer, better performing system ? There is a reason that they don't use them on the front anymore. Most cars regardless of performance level come with 4 wheel disc now. I have owned several older cars with drum brakes and they were down right dangerous when wet or overheated.

 

[rklein71]

I don't know if you come to Amarillo very often, but I have a pair of 10" drums from my 71 Barracuda sitting in my shed for a fair price. If you are interested, I will need to take them down to get them mic'd to see if they can be turned safely. Rod

 

[MerlinsMopars]

You can.Not gonna raise its value unless you're parting it. 72 is a nice car tho. The grille from before that only makes i t a lil better looking. You got a gem for the era. Keep it stock if you can

 

[Chryco Psycho]

11" drums should be easy to find if you really want drums but I have no clue why you would !

 

[MerlinsMopars]

You can.Not gonna raise its value unless you're parting it. 72 is a nice car tho. The grille from before that only makes i t a lil better looking. You got a gem for the era. Keep it stock if you can

Disc are a much better set than drum. I agree with chryco. Piratejack has the whole kit with spindles, calipers, rotors, pads, and hoses for 400$.

 

[sixpactogo]

It sounds like you are set on staying with drums. I have a pair removed from a 70 Challenger when I upgraded to discs. As of now they are complete with spindles shoes and cylinders. PM me if interested.