Relining a 1941 Lincoln Brake Drum

[HemiDeuce]

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

With all of the people converting to the Lincoln brakes on the early Fords is there any chance that they are reproducing the drum you need? I would check with the companies making the conversion kits.

Charlie Stephens

No, I haven't found any yet.

[HemiDeuce]

Originally Posted by IanJayLights

I didn’t realize anyone was doing this and have a few lincoln drums that are oversized. What did they quote you as price for the relining?

345.00 for relining, and a additional 45.00 for removing and replacing the hub, plus the cost of studs and new bearings, that they didn't quote a price on.

[HemiDeuce]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Hey HemiDeuce, not trying to get into your business, but thought to bring something else up.

What is the oversize on the drum for the other side? Has it already been turned quite a bit?

I would want both of my drums to have a very similar thickness and actually would like the friction surfaces to be made from the same material. Why . . . because if they are the same (both relined), it would seem to me that you stand the best chance of having even braking, ever wear and similar changes under heavier braking (and heat) conditions.


Also, one has to ponder how long folks like this are going to even be in business - if you think you may need to get the "other one done some day" . . . it may be smart to make that day today

Just something to think about . . . I'd surely want the 'pair' to be the same.

The other drum is the standard 12" size and is in perfect condition, so I do not want to turn that one undersize.

In this area in the 50's and 60's it was possible to buy relined Brake Shoes in 30, 60, and 90 thousands oversize. Today they are only available in standard sizes, so used with oversize drums is not a great idea when the shoes are only available in standard sizes.