Brake Drum 4 to 5

Post subject: Brake Drum 4 to 5 Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 07:21 PM

Hey, I have a 1966 Baja Bug I am working on, I bought a 1975 super beetle for its rear end and now have the problem that I want to have 5 Lug drums all the way around. The 66's drums are not compatible with the 75. I would prefer not to use an adapter plate to go from 4 to 5 lug. Anyone know of a place to buy 5 lug brake drums for the 1975 rear end? Or any other ideas on what I could do. Thanks guys.

Post subject: Re: Brake Drum 4 to 5 Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 04:52 AM

You can use the 66 drums. but you will need a spacer between the drum and the nut. For a direct bolt on, 73/74 Thing drums are wide 5 and a direct bolt on.