49 wagon brake drum
 

Looking for a pair of Rear Brake Drums for a ’49 Wagon (I think they are different than the sedan rear drums). New (or used drums that can be turned a couple of times) would be fine. Suggestions for other alternatives would also be welcome. Thanks.

Re: 49 wagon brake drum
 

You should place an ad in the "wanted" section of this site: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18

Charles Stephens

Re: 49 wagon brake drum
 

Welcome to the Ford Barn! Someone here has the answer to your questions, and suggestions for alternatives. A vast resource of early Ford info here.

Re: 49 wagon brake drum
 

Welcome to the Barn!

Re: 49 wagon brake drum
 

not sure but I believe they are pick up truck drums from the same time period. early ford v8 in Piedmont SC may could help

Re: 49 wagon brake drum
 

Are your rear drums/brakes 11 X 1 3/4

Re: 49 wagon brake drum
 

First off, thanks for the “welcome to the Barn” comments and the replies to the thread. I appreciate it. I’m currently away from the car for awhile but when I get back I’ll pull the wheels off and look at & measure the drums. I’ll double check what I find against the ‘stock’ part numbers in the Ford Manuals. In the meantime, if anyone has further thoughts or comments, I’d welcome the input.

Re: 49 wagon brake drum
 

Why do you think you need drums?

Re: 49 wagon brake drum
 

The last time a shop checked the brakes they indicated that the drums could not be turned again. At this point, if shoes or any wheel cylinders need to be replaced, a shop may not (because of liability) want to do any work if the drums are out of spec.

Re: 49 wagon brake drum
 

I got a pair of brake drums for a '56 Ford from a company called Master Power Brakes, www.mpbrakes.com, 888-251-2353. Might have what you are searching for.