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160B · 09-09-2010, 06:06 PM

I have a Miller Tool & Mfg Co Brake gauge and am looking for some one who has a copy of the original literature for using the gauge. It has 5 spindle adapters numbered 30, 31, 32, 44, and 47. I have figured out that the #44 adapter fits a model a ford spindle but want to know what the other spindle adapters fit. This brake gauge is shown in the early 50's Motors Repair manual in the section under brakes and is used on the lockheed brakes type 1, 2 and 3. Any one with a set of instruction and willing to shar will bw appreciated

RonC · 09-09-2010, 06:16 PM

If there is a patent number on the tool, go to google patents and search the patent number. The patent may have information as to how it operates

160B · 09-09-2010, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the quick response but there are no patent numbers on the tooling!

rotorwrench · 09-09-2010, 09:10 PM

The one I have is an AMMCO model 1750 but it is made for Lockheed type brakes only with the exception of an adapter for the 55 & 56 Chevy. It will work as a drum micrometer for about any drum up to 12 inches but is limited as a brake shoe gauge.

Kerby

Special Coupe Frank · 09-09-2010, 09:43 PM

Miller Special Tools were usually MoPar oriented... Chrysler Corp used Lockheed fixed-anchor brakes from around 1930 thru 1956; MoPar guys would go nuts for a Miller brake gauge set...

If you visit www.p15-d24.com, the site for 1946-48 Dodge & Plymouth ( as well as other flathead MoPar ), you'll probably find someone there with the info you're looking for.

If any of my MoPar shop manuals have detail instructions for using, I would be happy to scan and e-mail them to you...

(I gave-up on looking for the Miller set for my '41 DeSoto, and "settled for" an Ammco 1750 about five years ago...)

Good luck !

SC Frank

Mustang · 09-10-2010, 01:30 PM

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Miller Tool and Manufacturing Co.
Detroit, Michigan
Alvin L. Miller and Russell H. Miller

The following could be the patent for your Miller brake gauge
and like many patents only gives details of the construction and
use of the device, and does not mention any specific vehicle make
that it will work with.
They have likely included the adapters to allow it to fit or be used
on most of the common vehicle makes of the period.

Brake Gauging Device
Patent number: 2005870
Filing date: Jun 20, 1932
Issue date: Jun 25, 1935
http://tinyurl.com/345ns87

Here are patents for their adjusting and truing tools issued about same time period.

Brake Adjusting Tool
Patent number: 1898136
Filing date: Apr 29, 1929
Issue date: Feb 21, 1933
http://tinyurl.com/2aq8s8s

Brake Truing Device
Patent number: 1996252
Filing date: Jun 20, 1932
Issue date: Apr 2, 1935
http://tinyurl.com/28yghld

Regards
Art

160B · 09-10-2010, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustang

Miller Tool and Manufacturing Co.
Detroit, Michigan
Alvin L. Miller and Russell H. Miller

The following could be the patent for your Miller brake gauge
and like many patents only gives details of the construction and
use of the device, and does not mention any specific vehicle make
that it will work with.
They have likely included the adapters to allow it to fit or be used
on most of the common vehicle makes of the period.

Brake Gauging Device
Patent number: 2005870
Filing date: Jun 20, 1932
Issue date: Jun 25, 1935
http://tinyurl.com/345ns87

Here are patents for their adjusting and truing tools issued about same time period.

Brake Adjusting Tool
Patent number: 1898136
Filing date: Apr 29, 1929
Issue date: Feb 21, 1933
http://tinyurl.com/2aq8s8s

Brake Truing Device
Patent number: 1996252
Filing date: Jun 20, 1932
Issue date: Apr 2, 1935
http://tinyurl.com/28yghld

Regards
Art

Thanks for the patent data!

Mustang · 09-10-2010, 03:17 PM

Here are two more patents, one for a gauging device and the other a brake gauge adapter.

Miller Tool and Manufacturing Co.
Detroit, Michigan
Alvin L. Miller and Russell H. Miller

Gauging Device
Patent number: 1891185
Filing date: Aug 17, 1928
Issue date: Dec 13, 1932
http://tinyurl.com/2cgm4d9

Brake Gauge Adapter
Patent number: 1949971
Filing date: Mar 17, 1930
Issue date: Mar 6, 1934
http://tinyurl.com/24a6bfu

Regards
Art

09-09-2010, 06:06 PM	#1
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Technical help - Miller Tool & Mfg Co Brake Gauge I have a Miller Tool & Mfg Co Brake gauge and am looking for some one who has a copy of the original literature for using the gauge. It has 5 spindle adapters numbered 30, 31, 32, 44, and 47. I have figured out that the #44 adapter fits a model a ford spindle but want to know what the other spindle adapters fit. This brake gauge is shown in the early 50's Motors Repair manual in the section under brakes and is used on the lockheed brakes type 1, 2 and 3. Any one with a set of instruction and willing to shar will bw appreciated

09-09-2010, 06:16 PM	#2
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Technical help - Miller Tool & Mfg Co Brake Gauge If there is a patent number on the tool, go to google patents and search the patent number. The patent may have information as to how it operates

09-09-2010, 06:22 PM	#3
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: Technical help - Miller Tool & Mfg Co Brake Gauge Thanks for the quick response but there are no patent numbers on the tooling!

09-09-2010, 09:43 PM	#5
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Technical help - Miller Tool & Mfg Co Brake Gauge Miller Special Tools were usually MoPar oriented... Chrysler Corp used Lockheed fixed-anchor brakes from around 1930 thru 1956; MoPar guys would go nuts for a Miller brake gauge set... If you visit www.p15-d24.com, the site for 1946-48 Dodge & Plymouth ( as well as other flathead MoPar ), you'll probably find someone there with the info you're looking for. If any of my MoPar shop manuals have detail instructions for using, I would be happy to scan and e-mail them to you... (I gave-up on looking for the Miller set for my '41 DeSoto, and "settled for" an Ammco 1750 about five years ago...) Good luck ! SC Frank

09-10-2010, 01:30 PM	#6
Mustang Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 63	Re: Technical help - Miller Tool & Mfg Co Brake Gauge Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Miller Tool and Manufacturing Co. Detroit, Michigan Alvin L. Miller and Russell H. Miller The following could be the patent for your Miller brake gauge and like many patents only gives details of the construction and use of the device, and does not mention any specific vehicle make that it will work with. They have likely included the adapters to allow it to fit or be used on most of the common vehicle makes of the period. Brake Gauging Device Patent number: 2005870 Filing date: Jun 20, 1932 Issue date: Jun 25, 1935 http://tinyurl.com/345ns87 Here are patents for their adjusting and truing tools issued about same time period. Brake Adjusting Tool Patent number: 1898136 Filing date: Apr 29, 1929 Issue date: Feb 21, 1933 http://tinyurl.com/2aq8s8s Brake Truing Device Patent number: 1996252 Filing date: Jun 20, 1932 Issue date: Apr 2, 1935 http://tinyurl.com/28yghld Regards Art

09-09-2010, 09:10 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,432	Re: Technical help - Miller Tool & Mfg Co Brake Gauge The one I have is an AMMCO model 1750 but it is made for Lockheed type brakes only with the exception of an adapter for the 55 & 56 Chevy. It will work as a drum micrometer for about any drum up to 12 inches but is limited as a brake shoe gauge. Kerby

09-10-2010, 03:17 PM	#8
Mustang Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 63	Re: Technical help - Miller Tool & Mfg Co Brake Gauge Here are two more patents, one for a gauging device and the other a brake gauge adapter. Miller Tool and Manufacturing Co. Detroit, Michigan Alvin L. Miller and Russell H. Miller Gauging Device Patent number: 1891185 Filing date: Aug 17, 1928 Issue date: Dec 13, 1932 http://tinyurl.com/2cgm4d9 Brake Gauge Adapter Patent number: 1949971 Filing date: Mar 17, 1930 Issue date: Mar 6, 1934 http://tinyurl.com/24a6bfu Regards Art Last edited by Mustang; 09-10-2010 at 05:06 PM.