Ford Rear Brake Drum repair

[DavidG]

We need to see the outside of the drum's sides to ascertain its vintage.

[34fordy]

Originally Posted by DavidG

We need to see the outside of the drum's sides to ascertain its vintage.

It appears to me in the first picture, the drum on the right has the 3 ribs that are on the 35 drums. Koates also mentioned checking the hub tapers as I think he saw the rust in the first picture. If someone tries to press the studs out without cutting the swadge the hub could be distorted. I like to center drill the backside of the stud and then drill to the proper depth so that they can be easily punched out. I believe a drill press or milling machine is necessary to do a good job. I have 2 freshly turned drums that I have been unable to find good hubs to install. Fred at Southsideobsolete.com has the correct studs at a fair price. Michael at 3rdGen could supply them also.