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Kurtis Kraft Midget Racecar Schroeder Drum Brake Backing Plates on 2040-parts.com

Location:

Saint Clair, Michigan, United States

Saint Clair, Michigan, United States
Condition:Used Brand:Schroeder Warranty:No

This sale is for one pair of Gordon Schroeder drum brake backing plates for a midget race car. There is a crack on one of the aluminum castings (see photo #3). These were the original equipment on Kurtis Kraft midgets before they were all replaced by disc brakes in the early 1950's. They are very rare. Good luck.

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