Centric 122.61003 Brake Drum - Front or Rear

Centric Premium Brake Drum for OE Fitment

Centric Premium Brake Drum 122.61003 is built to Original Equipment specifications for accurate fitment and consistent braking performance. It uses an electrocoated or OE-style painted finish to help protect the drum from corrosion and road exposure.

Compatible With classic Ford and Mercury rear and front brake applications, including Ford LTD, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Colony Park, Mercury Marquis, and Mercury Marauder.

Key Features

• OE-style dimensions and production processes for proper fitment
• Premium brake drum construction for steady braking response
• Electrocoating or OE-style painted finish for exterior protection
• Nominal drum diameter: 11.000 in / 279.40 mm
• Maximum brake diameter discard: 11.120 in / 282.400 mm
• Outside diameter: 12.800 in / 325.120 mm
• Friction surface width: 2.840 in / 72.136 mm
• 5 bolt holes with 4.500 in / 114.300 mm bolt circle diameter
• Floating mounting type with 2.430 in / 61.722 mm hub hole/register

Product Details

Centric Premium Brake Drums are engineered to match OE specifications, helping maintain correct drum geometry, wheel mounting alignment, and braking surface dimensions. Part number 122.61003 is a direct-fit brake drum for select Ford and Mercury vehicles from 1958 through 1968, including rear applications on the Ford LTD, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Colony Park, Mercury Marquis, and Mercury Marauder, plus front applications on select LTD, Marquis, and Thunderbird models. This part cross-references Anchor (e.g., 2620, 8200) for the same application.

What This Brake Drum Helps Address

• Brake pulsation caused by worn or out-of-spec drum surfaces
• Reduced braking consistency from drum wear beyond discard limits
• Corrosion on exposed brake drum surfaces
• Fitment issues from incorrect drum diameter or bolt pattern
• Noise or uneven contact related to damaged drum geometry

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify drum diameter, bolt circle, hub register, and mounting type before installation. Confirm whether your vehicle uses front or rear drum brakes, since fitment varies by model year and position. For best results, inspect brake shoes, wheel cylinders, and related hardware for wear before installing the new drum. Fits 1958-1960 Ford Thunderbird, front; Fits 1959 Ford Thunderbird, rear; Fits 1963-1965 Mercury Marauder, front; Fits 1965-1966 Ford LTD, front; Fits 1965-1968 Ford LTD, rear; Fits 1966 Ford LTD, rear; Fits 1966 Mercury Marauder, rear; Fits 1966-1968 Mercury Colony Park, rear; Fits 1967-1968 Ford LTD, front; Fits 1967-1968 Ford Thunderbird, rear; Fits 1967-1968 Mercury Colony Park, front; Fits 1967-1968 Mercury Marquis, front; Fits 1967-1968 Mercury Marquis, rear.

Quality Assurance

Centric Premium Brake Drums are manufactured to OE specifications and finished for protection from the elements. The Centric Premium Brake Drums line focuses on consistent dimensions, proper fitment, and dependable replacement quality for classic brake service.